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School: An Chluain

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Cloan, Co. Cork
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Tadhg Ó Cearbhaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0274, Page 478

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  1. Local Maritime Phrases and Words

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    "Cuas":-
    is a word used by the fishermen of this Parish. A "Cuas" is a narrow inlet among the rocks through which the Sea runs.
    "Móirín":-
    A "Móirín" is a small fish, which is found in rock-pools when the sea goes out.
    "Cuilg"
    A "Cuilg" is a small fish found in shallow water.
    "Gas"
    is a sea weed which grows on rocks or on the roots of stronger weeds. It picked and when dried it is eaten. It is brown in colour.
    "Craobhan"
    A "Craoban" is a small fish found in rock-pools. It is useless as food.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. glossaries (~227)
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Collector
    Liam Ó hArrachtáin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cahermeeleboe, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Diarmuid Ó hArrachtáin
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    88
    Occupation
    Feirmeoir
    Address
    Cahermeeleboe, Co. Cork