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School: Gort Leitreach (roll number 15960)

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Gortletteragh, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Seosamh Mac Cionnaith
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0214, Page 409

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    “Clonee, Gortimse, Drumconvey, Drummien, Mullaghbrock, Caltan, Keeldra, etc. belonged to Whites of Cloone Grange.”

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    Clonee, Gortimse, Drumconvey, Drummien, Mullaghbrock, Caltan, Keeldra, etc. belonged to Whites of Cloone Grange. They are said to have found their fortune in a book which some member of the family bought at an auction. The volume was found to be interleaved with banknotes of all denominations, which were evidently placed there and forgotten by some miser.
    The whole amounted to a considerable sum with which the property was purchased
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. land management (~4,110)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Michael Cobreavy
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Lear, Co. Leitrim