School: Alt Achadh Doire (roll number 15474)

Location:
Altaghaderry, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Pádraig L. Mac Diarmada
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  1. "Johnnys Hills" The reason that it is called is that Jonny owned the hill. "The Valley Field" The reason it is called that is that a valley runs between. "The Wee Meadow" The reason it is called the Wee Meadow is that there is a big meadow beside it. "The Home" The reason it is called The Home is there are holes in the field. "The Hungary Hill" The reason it was called The Hungary Hill is that there is no grass on it. "Mickey's Acre" The reason it was called Mickey's Acre" is that Mickey owned the acre.
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    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Altaghaderry, Co. Donegal
    Collector
    Kathleen Mc Ananey
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Altaghaderry, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    John Mc Ananey
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Altaghaderry, Co. Donegal