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School: Moycarkey, Thurles

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Moycarky, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Michael Myers
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0553, Page 293

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    “The field called "The Old Stone of Graigue" on Mr. Ryan's farm...”

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    The extreme top of Killough Hill in the townland of that name is called "Round D". In the townland of Saulsquarter there is a small glen between two tree-covered hills. Through this a stream runs, and the glen is known locally as "Gleann a U yower" (?). It is much frequented by woodcock and pheasants.
    A field adjoining this glen is called "Tray Froil".

    Dan Fanning
    Ballytarsna,
    Horse and Jockey

    Obtained from my Father..
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. time
      1. historical periods by name (~25)
        1. penal times (~4,335)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Dan Fanning
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballytarsna (Hackett), Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Joseph Fanning
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballytarsna (Hackett), Co. Tipperary