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School: Croisín (Crusheen) (B. & C.)

Location:
Crusheen, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Tomás Mac Bruaideadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0593B, Page 04_010

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    10
    It is called Crusheen it is derived from the word Croisín which is an Irish word .The word Croisín means a little Cross. This little cross was situated a mile south of the Village of Crusheen .It is just where an old road joines the main road to Tulla.
    It is a historical cross,and the old road leads to the cemetry of Inchicronan and many people are buried there now.The district consists of a Village and a fairly large parish.The land is rich and it is suitable for all crobs
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Crusheen, Co. Clare
    Collector
    Séamus De Barra
    Gender
    Male