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School: Ballycar, Cuinche

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Ballycar, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Liam Mac Clúin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0599, Page 140

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  1. Story of "Cnoc Tuighe" (continued)

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    The seed sprouted in due time, and grew up, but the crop never matured. It never came to seed.
    So when autumn came there was nothing to harvest but the straw. Ever since the hill has been know are "Cnoc Tuige" the hill of the straw.
    Fine Friday, fine Sunday
    Wet Friday, Wet Sunday
    Saying of old people.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr Mac Namara
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Coachman
    Address
    Tulla, Co. Clare