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School: Caonach (roll number 14923)

Location:
Keenagh Beg, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Eachmharcaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0151, Page 285

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  1. Local Place Names

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    There are many place names in my district.
    "Poll glas" was so called because long ago that place was a green hollow and ever since it called "Poll glas." It is a tilled garden along the road which leads to Keenaghmore.
    "Poll bán" was called that name because some time ago it used to be white with daisies and ever since it is called "Poll ban". It is situated about one hundred yards east of the Keenagh Church in the bog.
    "Buaille" was so called because long ago people used to herd their cattle there. It is situated about one hundrerd yards south of the Keenage Church in the bog.
    "Currach" was a very fine piece of meadow and on that account it was called "Currach". It is situated about a
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Location
    Keenagh Beg, Co. Mayo
    Collector
    Hugh G. Lynn
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Keenagh Beg, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Hugh Lynn
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Keenagh Beg, Co. Mayo