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School: Baile Meadhonach (roll number 10675)

Location:
Ballymanagh, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Micheal Ó Raghallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0036, Page 0059

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    Monksfield
    In the parish of Ballymana there is a village called Monksfield. It got its name from monks who lived there long ago.

    Páirc na h-Aitinn
    In the parish of Ballymana in the townland of Monksfield there is a field called Páirc na h-Aitinn; it got its name from furze blossoms which bloomed there in great profusion.

    Cnoc na mBan Bréagh
    In the townland of Ballymana there is a hill called Cnoc na mBan Breágh. It got its name from fairy ladies which were seen there several times by the old people.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Location
    Monksfield, Co. Galway
    Collector
    Annie Kerse
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Monksfield, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Mr Thomas Kerse
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Monksfield, Co. Galway