School: An Currach Mór (roll number 7707)

Location:
Curragh More, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Hubáin
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  1. 1. Gort-a-valley.
    2. Sand:
    3. Currach
    4. Gorteen nua
    5. The black field.
    1. It is called that name because it is in a valley or low place.
    2. It is so called because sand was found there many years ago.
    3. It is so called because it is a rough wet place.
    4. It is so called because it is reclaimed land.
    5. It is so called because it is situated near the bog. There is a small hill in the
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    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Curragh More, Co. Galway