School: Caisleán Gael (roll number 15337)

Location:
Castlegal, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
M. Ó Tiománaidhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0156, Page 212

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    butter and they used to rest here on their way hence the name; Cnoch an Bhainne or the milk hill.
    The place is in the townland of
    Cliffony, Ahamlish Parish, Barony of Carbury, Co; Sligo.
    Johnny Dan's Bank.
    This is a sandy bank on the Cliffony shore, roughly half way between Cliffony and Carraig Feda. It is nearer to the latter and derived its name as follows.
    His name was John Dan Conway. He lived
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