School: Ballyvongane (Measctha)

Location:
Ballyvongane, Co. Cork
Teacher:
D. Ó Céilleachair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0343, Page 043

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0343, Page 043

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    dark deep hole in the Glasagorrrive river called "Poll na lacann", where ducks used to swim in olden times.
    About a mile farther south is another hole, "Poll na Carraige" so called from a rock that is close to it.
    "Leadamhuillin", the townland in which I live, got its name from the mill, which was there long ago in the lands now owned by Patrick Duggan. It was used by the local people for grinding corn.
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  2. Many years ago when there were no creameries, there was a churn in every farm, for making butter, a large amount of which was sold. Up to a few years ago we had a small one, which was about two feet high, and one foot wide at the top. It was in use for five or six years. There was a spindle, on which were three beaters, going through the middle
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      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
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