School: Croghan
- Location:
- Croghan, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: Domhnall Ó Módhráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0237, Page 176
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Local Song (continued)
“Near the old town of Carrick where the Shannon flows”
(continued from previous page)Chorus Culinatreen, dear Culinatreen
Where I found peace and quiet and enjoyed my dhudeén.
When the hay was all saved, and the meadows raked clean.
Sure the Angels smiled down upon Culinatreen.
- There are many forts in this district. There are many different names for them such as Lios Rath Ring and Fort but the most common of them is "Fort". They are all circular in shape.(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Cormac Meehan
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 66
- Address
- Carrowmore, Co. Roscommon
