School: Baile na Carraige, Cill Díoma (roll number 11295)

Location:
Ballynacarriga, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Gríobhtha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0504, Page 261

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0504, Page 261

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  1. Tumpleen:
    Mass was said in the Penal days in Glenemade. The tumpleen is situated in Mulqueens land and was how it derived its name.
    Frost Hill:
    It derived its name from a certain family called Frost who lived there.
    Purcells bog:
    This bog found its name from a certain family Purcells by name.
    Hanleys well:
    Hanleys well was held by one Mr. Hanley.
    Donovans crag:
    This crag derived its name from a certain Donovan family who was living there.
    Maddans turn:
    This turn in on the bank of the Mague. It in Ballinacarriga. A certain Mr. Maddan lived there and that is why that its called that name.
    Quinns Crag:
    The Quinns of Clounannna owned it and that is the reason that it is called that name.
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    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Ballynacarriga, Co. Limerick
    Collector
    Maurice Fitzgerald
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    John Fitzgerald
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    66
    Address
    Ballynacarriga, Co. Limerick