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School: Ráth Maoláin (roll number 16131)

Location:
Rathmullen, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Laoise Ní Ruairc
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0185, Page 0641

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    (continued from previous page)
    meadow.
    Rathmullen means the fort of the mill. At one time there was a very important corn mill here but there is not a trace of it left.
    Knockgrania means the hill of Grainia. When Diarmuid and Grainne was fleeing from Fionn Mac Cumhaill who wanted to marry Grainne, they rested for a while in a sheltered place at the foot of the hill. Ever since the place is known as Cnoc Gráinne.
    Emlagh means the border.
    Emlaghation means the long avenue.
    Carraigeenmore means a high hill, or rock.
    Culfadda means the long wood.
    There are many roads connecting these townlands. Some of them are tarred and steamrolled and very wide, but others are
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Location
    Emlaghfad, Co. Sligo
    Collector
    Gráinne Ní Mhaoláin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Emlagh, Co. Sligo