School: Aubane, Sráid an Mhuilinn (roll number 16163)

Location:
Aubane, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Tadhg Ó Corcaráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0325, Page 012

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0325, Page 012

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  1. Paircin an Aorl
    was so called the surface of the field is white like lime.
    Pairc an Galán
    is so called because it is supposed a giant flung the stone from Knocknakilla to Tooreenbawn when the Tooreenbawn giant beat him.
    Paircín Sheam
    is so called because "Jackie the Lantern" used to be seen there years ago.
    Pairc na Peístin
    is so called because the field is shining in the night with the glow worm.
    Pairc Garb
    is so called because the field is very rough.
    The lug
    is so called because it was never remembered to be seen ploughed.
    Páirc na Loc
    is so called because there is a lake in it.
    An Cnocán
    is so called because it is a wild place.
    Concubharín's field
    is so called because a man named Concubhar lived there long ago.
    An [?]
    is so called because it is always a meadow.
    Páirc na Glaise
    is so called because
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