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School: An Cluainín Uí Ruairc (C.) (roll number 10945)

Location:
Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Charlotte G. Dillon
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0197, Page 068

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  1. Local Place Names (continued)

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    foxes A bit of a rhyme says
    "Glenrin Rock
    We will chase the fox"
    Baile an Droicead. Derived its name from a big bridge.
    Sgac Mór. A big bush. It is said that a fairy had a purse of Gold hidden in the bush and she used take it away at-night.
    Srag. A spot on the top of a mountain and anyone who passes this spot is overcome by a Fir-gortac a kind of weakness or hunger
    Cnoc Tresasna
    Poll e [?] So called because of all the sheep that were lost in it
    Spinkeens, name of mountains
    Sheeaun. A big rock. Every year people go up on top of it for billberries. It is an old custom. There is a fort on the rock also If you climb to the top of this rock you have a good view of surrounding counties.
    J. Gilbride
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim
    Collector
    T. Gilbride