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School: Baile Gaedhealach (B.) (roll number 14808)

Location:
Irishtown, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Míchael Ó Slatara
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0097, Page 134

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  1. Local Place Names (continued)

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    Gleann-mór - A very deep hollow on the road between Irishtown and Dunmore
    log ríabhach - A village near Irishtown. It takes its name from a rough glen or valley in the neighbourhood
    Cnoc a Dún - The name of a hill near Irishtown. It has a large forth on top.
    Páircalochán - This village takes its name from the loch in neighbourhood.
    Carnloch - This village also got its name from the loc beside it
    Caisleán Ríabach - got its name from an old castle formerly owned by the Prendergasts.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Irishtown, Co. Mayo
    Collector
    Thomas Godfrey
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mr Slattery
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Teacher
    Address
    Irishtown, Co. Mayo