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School: Crosskeys

Location:
Cross Keys, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Thomas Greene
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0977, Page 240

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  1. The Dead Shore

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    On the road leading to Kilnaleck there s a steep incline locally called "Leahery" brae. At the foot of this hill there is a shore. One day when a man was making this drain, it collapsed and the man was killed instantly. Ever since this shore has been called the "dead shore".
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trade
          1. buying and selling (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    N. Maguire
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    13

  2. Market Hill

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    On the road leading from Crosskeys to Stradone there is a big hill and it is always referred to as "Market Hill". It is a very sheltered place and it was there the old Irish held their fairs and markets and thus it got its fitting title "Market Hill".
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