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School: Carraig Árd (roll number 15735)

Location:
Carrickard, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Máire Ní Tháilliúir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0181, Page 343

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    is why it is called Mary Ann's cave.
    Kilkare is situated in the Parish of Kilmactranny and in the Barony of Tirerill. Cill Céir is the Irish name for Kilkare and that means St. Kiar's Church. It contains 154 statue acres 16 of which is bog, 29 of rough pasture and 12 of water. It produces pretty good crops.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Fanny Mc Master
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dromore, Co. Sligo
    Informant
    Mr H. Broder
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Kilkere, Co. Sligo