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School: Lios na gCraobh (roll number 5341)

Location:
Lisnagreeve, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
T. Ó Mórdha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0937, Page 146

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    Glann More
    On the farm of Mr Dennis Brennan, Lemgare, Castleblaney hence called because it is so low lying.

    Red Field
    In Tullinmalra, Castleblaney, so called because of reddish soil got there.

    Sally's Hill
    In Tullinagrove, Castleblaney thus named because in ancient times an old woman named Sally owned it.

    Cave Hill
    In Carrickaduff, Keady, Co Armagh, so called because a cave on top of it.

    Spa Rock
    In Tullinagrove, Castlebalaney, named owing to a spa well being in it.

    Sounding Brae
    In Carrickaduff, Keady, Co. Armagh hence called owing to a musical sound which is heard from it, when walked on.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Lisnagreeve, Co. Monaghan
    Collector
    Winnie Brennan
    Gender
    Female