School: Aubane, Sráid an Mhuilinn (roll number 16163)
- Location:
- Aubane, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Tadhg Ó Corcaráin
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- Maggie the Gallán
is so called because there was a Gallan near the house.
Batt Bán
was so called because he had fair hair.
Jack the Dogs
is so called because he used have a lot of dogs.
Ned of the Hills
was so called because he lived among the hills.
Sixty.
He was called this name because when the men used be playing ball long ago he used be saying sixty seven on the leather.
Buckley Basket
is so called because he used be making baskets and selling them.
Jack Fox
was so called because he was foxy.
Spouteens
were called this name because there is a spout at the back of the house.
Big Con
is so called because he is a big tall man.
Con the goat
is so called because his father used to keep a lot of goats long ago.
Paddy quill
is so called because his grandfather used to buy feathers long ago.
The Billy Cutes are so called because their father's name was Billy and it is said that they were very clever.
Tadhg the Counsellor is so called because his father was able to give an(continues on next page)
