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School: Coolbock (roll number 8013)

Location:
Coolbock, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Tomás Ó Cathasaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0179, Page 0467

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0179, Page 0467

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  1. The Travelling Folk (continued)

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    shelters them but supplies them with fuel for their winter fires.
    Long ago the people had great welcome for the travelling folk and they used give them a few nights lodging, but nowadays they have no welcome for them. When they visit a house now they are only delayed for a short time. Not alone have I heard this, but I see it every day.
    I see this every day with my eyes. E.C.
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  2. Place Names (continued)

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    The names of places throughout Ireland are all Irish and they are very interesting if they are studied.
    The townland which I live in is called Lisconney which means the Forth of the Rabbits.
    The place in which this school is situated is called Coolbock. It is so called because there is a hill nearby at the back of which is a river which has a twist in it and so
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