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School: Cilleanna (Kilhanna), Maghcromtha (roll number 13193)

Location:
Johnstown, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Henry Goode
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    was called a "Gníomh". This was how the townland got its name.
    There is only one old man living in Gneeves now. He is seventy-one years. He has a knowledge of Irish but he does not frequently speak it. He can tell stories in English about the past.
    His name is -
    Cornelius O'Brien,
    Gneeves,
    Kilmichael, Macroom.
    Houses were more numerous in the locality in former times. There are a couple of ruins still to be seen, and others are completely knocked to the ground.
    A few people emigrated to America from the townland, when they were unemployed at home.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Shanacashelkneeves, Co. Cork
    Collector
    Mary Hogan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Shanacashelkneeves, Co. Cork