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School: Cnoc Sceach, Clanna Caoilte (roll number 11424)

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Knockskagh, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Liam Ó Ruairc
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0311, Page 504

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    been famous in the past for the properties of its waters which were used as a cure for cattle.
    Many of its fields are named in Irish. List given on page 67 of this book. Two well known rocks Carraig Aoibhinn Carraig na bPileár. From the latter it is said the shots were fired which knocked down the Castle of Ahamilla. The following song was written in praise of Caiseal Uisce
    Casheliskey Hills
    Cashelliskey Hills are wild and drear
    And oh its glens are lonely
    Its rugged sides for many a year
    Echoes the night winds only
    For distant chime the sweet Sabbath bells
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Location
    Cashelisky, Co. Cork
    Collector
    Seán Mac Cárthaig
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    13
    Address
    Cashelisky, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Seán Mac Cárthaig
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cashelisky, Co. Cork