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School: Na Garráin, Garrdha Thancáird (roll number 12793)

Location:
An Garrán, Co. Chorcaí
Teacher:
Domhnall Ó Laoghaire
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0322, Page 394

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    Bothar na Déirce :
    This road derived this name from the beggars which dwelt on the roadside.
    Cros na Leanbh :
    It is said that children were buried in this place in the olden times.
    The Goal Field :
    Because it was the field in which the men of the locality used to play hurley and football.
    The Flax Field :
    Because flax was grown in the field long ago.
    The Lios :
    There is a fort in this particular field
    Páirc na Gabhair :
    "Long ago it was noted
    (contd. on opposite page across (p.396))
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. áit-spás-timpeallacht
      1. seanchas áitiúil, dinnseanchas (~10,595)
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Location
    Baile Uí Mhurchú Theas, Co. Chorcaí
    Collector
    May Forde
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Baile Uí Mhurchú Theas, Co. Chorcaí