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School: An Clochar, Oileán Ciarraí (roll number 14952)

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Oileán Ciarraí, Co. Chiarraí
Teacher:
An tSr. Caoimhín
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  1. Local Place Names - Gleann Sciobóil

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    In Cordal there is a deep glan called "Gleann Sciobóil". It got its name during Cromwell's time in Ireland. Four or five families of poor catholics lived in little houses near the glen,
    The Cromwellian soldiers hunted these men through the glen. When the soldiers had them nearly caught, the people prayed to God to help them. At that moment a beautiful shade opened over them which shaded them from the soldiers. The poor people could
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. áit-spás-timpeallacht
      1. seanchas áitiúil, dinnseanchas (~10,595)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Cordal Thiar, Co. Chiarraí
    Collector
    Joan Prendiville
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clais Ghainimh, Co. Chiarraí
    Informant
    Margaret O Connor
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Chraig, Co. Chiarraí