School: Iascach (roll number 13967)
- Location:
- Easky, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: Seán Ó Tioralla
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0165, Page 047
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- Here are the names of the local places a follows:-
Móin Reabhach = speckled bog. it is the name of the place where our school is situated.
The Whiny Hil = is owned by Mr. Rouse. It has got that name on account of all the whins that are growing on it. It is about an half a mile from this school.
Bocán = a hook. It is three quarters of a mile south of this school
Murray's Plot = is opposite the teachers house, and the ruins of the old parish chapel are on it.
Kiln Field = is to the North of Castletown house. There was a lime kiln there and that is why it is called the Kiln Field.
The long Garden = os to te North of Castletown house also.
The Paddocks = is a place along the sea where wild birds visit.
Bun na Sconnsa = bottom of the stone walls.
The Commons = waste land along the shore for the tenants to spread Wrack on.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Geraldine Gibson
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Easky, Co. Sligo
