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School: Bulgaden (C.), Kilmallock (roll number 13791)

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Bulgaden, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Isibéal, Bean Uí Bhriain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0509, Page 506

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    and flows through Bruree, Croom, Adare and falls into the Shannon at Carrigogunnel Castle.

    The Maigue = river of the plain
    Maighreach = full of Salmon
    or
    Mall = sluggish
    or
    na Mart = of the Beeves

    Filí na Máigh
    John O'Twoomey and Andrew McGrath
    The latter is buried in Kilmallock

    Meaning of word Limerick = Luimneach
    The situation of Limerick was so well calculated to prevent surprise by the Shannon surrounding it that it was the rendezvous of a gang of Northmen or outlaws. Here they brought their horses and booty form whence it acquired the name "Lom-neac" or "Luimneach" a spot made bare by feeding horses.
    (From an old 17th Century History of Co. Limk.)
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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