School: Baile na Martra (B.) (roll number 13647)

Location:
Baile na Martra, Co. Chorcaí
Teacher:
Seán de Barra
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0396, Page 060

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0396, Page 060

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  1. Cross Field
    The reason it got that name is because it is the nearest field to the cross. It is in the townland of Dungourney.

    Fair Field
    In years gone by there was a fair field there and that is the reason it got that name. It is in the townland of Dungourney.

    Bán a Willing
    It got that name because there was a mill in that field long ago. It is in the townland of Dungourney.

    The Long Field
    The reason it got that name is because it is a very long and narrow field. It is in the townland of Dungourney.

    The Ash Grove
    It got that name because there is an Ash Grove in the field. It is in the townland of Dungourney.

    Sandy Hill
    The reason it got that name is because there is a big height there and sand is found near the height. It is in the townland of Sandy Hill.

    Croc-a-Ceó
    A mist is always seen around the hill. It is in the townland of Croc-a-Ceó.

    Árd na Gréine
    It is the highest point of Dungourney and the sun is always shining there. It is in the townland of Dungourney.

    Árd na Girfhíthe
    The height of the hares. There are hares always found there.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. áit-spás-timpeallacht
      1. seanchas áitiúil, dinnseanchas (~10,595)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Baile na Martra, Co. Chorcaí