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School: Clara (roll number 16116)

Location:
Clara Upper, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Máire Ní Mhathúna
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0859, Page 387

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  1. Topographic - Unofficial Place Names in the Townland of Clara

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    Cruach an múchadh - a hill in the townland of Grangehill, Clara - so called because it is believed there was a skirmish here between Cromwell's soldiers and the natives, the latter being near wiped out (or extinguished, hence múchadh, is dócha)
    Gort an t-Sagairt - a field near Clara School, where it is thought some priest had his house and garden in old times.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Informant
    Ned Murphy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Clara Upper, Co. Kilkenny