School: Baile an Chaisleáin, PortLáirge (roll number 15841)

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1. Local Place Names

   

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   "The Hay Field"- this is so called because it produces hay frequently
   Tom's meadow- This is so called because a man named Tom Power owns it.
   "Quon's Field"- This field got its name because it was once owned by a farmer named Quon.
   The High Field- is so called because it slopes upward
   "The Long Field"- is so called because of its length
   "The "V" Field"- is so called because its shaped like a "V"
   "The Well Field"- is so called because there is a well in the centre of it.
   "The Turnip Garden"- is so called because turnips are grown there frequently
   "The Moat Field"- it is so called because a moat is to be seen there

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   History Edit

   Topics

   1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)

   Language

   English

   Location

   Drumcannon, Co. Waterford

   Collector

   Christina Rockett

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Drumcannon, Co. Waterford

   Informant

   Mr James Rockett

   Relation

   Unknown

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Drumcannon, Co. Waterford