School: Clochar na Trócaire, Maghcromtha

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1. Notes on Cork History (continued)

   

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   many meanings, such as "the great harp", the "large hump" "the great cross or gallows". The natural formation of the locality as a roundish elevation is very likely the key to its true meaning. The well known legend of the Lough of Cork is beautifully rendered by Crofton Croker and needs no reference here. Some 50 years ago an event occurred in the Lough that afforded food for much gossip for many a day. On a winters night a large shoe of the northern end of the island in the Lough, composed chiefly of sedge, seeds and rushes, became detached from the more solid portion through the action of a violent storm and floated to the northern shore, where it was found next morning. The news of this movement of the island spread like wild fire through the city and large crowds of people hastened to view the scene. Among them were some old folk who "had heard if from their fathers".

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Síle Ní Bhailís

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Macroom, Co. Cork

   Informant

   Conchubhar Ó Lusaigh

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Macroom, Co. Cork