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School: Goirtín

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0078, Page 229

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  1. Names of Places (continued)

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    Acres, in Knockaboy, owned by P.Kelly.
    It is called acres because long ago before it was divided it was a thirty acre field.
    Rath, in Lenarea
    In Lena-reagh there is a field called the Rath. It got its name from a lios that stands in the middle of the field. The old people say that the fairies dance there every night.
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    Acres, in Knockaboy, owned by P.Kelly.
    It is called acres because long ago before it was divided it was a thirty acre field.
    Rath, in Lenarea
    In Lena-reagh there is a field called the Rath. It got its name from a lios that stands in the middle of the field. The old people say that the fairies dance there every night.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Corr na Gaoithe
    In Balllyglass there is a hill called "Corr na Gaoithe". It is surrounded by bog. The people say it is called that name because it has no shelter from the cold winds.
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    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí eacnamaíocha
        1. gnó agus ceird (~4,680)
    2. áit-spás-timpeallacht
      1. seanchas áitiúil, dinnseanchas (~10,595)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Goirtín, Co. na Gaillimhe
    Collector
    Michael Carr
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Goirtín, Co. na Gaillimhe
    Informant
    Mrs Carr
    Age
    45
    Address
    Goirtín, Co. na Gaillimhe