School: St. Jame's Well (roll number 14192)

Location:
Carrowmore, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
S. Ó Conchobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0181, Page 030

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0181, Page 030

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  2. 1. Gallaidh Uisge is situated in the townland of Curry in the parish of Geevagh, and in the barroney of Tír Errill. It is the name of one of Michael Gormley's fields, Curry, Conway's Cross, Riverstown, Co Sligo. The field contains a few spring wells and streams.
    2. The middle hill is situated in the same place. It is called the middle hill because it is situated between two other hills, the very same length and breath as itself.
    3. The heathery hill is situated in the same place. It is called the heathery hill because it is covered all over with heather.
    4. The race is the name of another field of ours. It is a big field. It is called the race because long ago there used to races held in it. It is situated in the same townland.
    5. The field beyond the road is so called because it is the field next the road.
    6. The Rugidy is situated in the townland of Carrownadargney,
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