School: Inis Sionnach (Haulbowline) (roll number 3195)

Location:
Haulbowline Island, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Gearóid Ó Hiarfhlatha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0386, Page 212

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  1. The stone around Cork Harbour is chiefly grauwake Rock. But a mass of limestone starts at Whitepoint dips under the harbour, rises up in Haulbowline & the northern corner of Spike Island. It dips under the harbour once more and appears finally outside the forts.
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    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Gearóid Ó Hiarfhlatha
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Príomhoide