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School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Sráid an Mhuilinn (roll number 2278)

Location:
Millstreet, Co. Cork
Teacher:
An tSr. Caoimhín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0323, Page 260

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    Our Land is situated in the townland of Coolemore which means the big corner.
    The names of the fields in our farm are the (Cross-field) (Kiln-field) (big-field) and (sheep-field) and (pound-field)
    Cross field
    So called because there is a cross road near the field which is known as the cross-field.
    Pound-field.
    So called because it is the place where we Keep the cattle overnight which we intend taking to the fair next day.
    Kiln-field.
    So called because there is a kill there.
    Big field.
    So called because it is bigger than the others.
    Sheep-field.
    So called because it is a very good field for sheep.
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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)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Anna Crowley
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Coole, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Ted Crowley
    Relation
    Relative (other than parent or grandparent)
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    25
    Address
    Coole, Co. Cork