School: Mianaigh (roll number 10565)
- Location:
- Moyny Lower, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Eibhlis Ní Shúilleabháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0303, Page 007
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- Drimoleague North is situated to the north of the main road from Dunmanway to Bantry, which passes through the village of Drimoleague. This place derived its name from two large stones of legendary fame which are now supposed to be buried in the old graveyard about a quarter of a mile to the north of Drimoleague village.
There are about ninety people living in Drimoleague North, and the few old people who remain have scarcely any knowledge of Irish.
In the centre of this district is Drimoleague Rock, from which the land slopes north towards the River Ilen and south towards the village. Up to about 50 years ago the local fairs used to be held on the Rock as it was a very convenient centre, hence the saying "Drimoleague Rock is a quarrelsome station".(continues on next page)
