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School: Bennettschurch, Baile Mhic Cairbre

Location:
Graignagower, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Máiréad, Bean Uí Dhíomasaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0656, Page 148

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  1. The District of Curtiswood (continued)

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    Mrs. Allen,
    Curtiswood,
    Ballymacarbery,
    Clonmel.
    Cllr. Johnny Keane,
    Curtiswood,
    Ballymacarbery,
    Clonmel.
    Cllr. Michael Spillane,
    Curtiswood,
    Ballymacarbery,
    Clonmel.
    There are four ruins of houses in the village. The majority of the people who lived in this district long ago used to go to America. The name of my place was never mentioned in song, story or old saying. The district I live in is situated in a valley with hills on either side of it. The land along the valley is fairly good but the land nearer to the hill is much poorer. There are also a few hundred acres of wood in the district. The River Nire flows through the valley and joins the river
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Location
    Curtiswood, Co. Waterford
    Informant
    Bean Uí Riain
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    84
    Occupation
    Feirmeoir
    Address
    Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford