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School: Lowtown (B.), Galbally

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Galbally, Co. Limerick
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0513, Page 110

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    Lisanaroor (Riversdale and Stagedale) probably Lion an Arbhair
    Arnamoher probably means Árd na mbóthar. The townland is situated on a height overlooking the River Aherlow.
    Roundhill probably gets its name from a circular little hill in the townland.
    Ballycrana probably baile Crán.
    Fionn Mac Cumhaill is supposed to have slain a wild pig which was devastating the countryside in this townland.
    Galbally. Gallbhaile, also called Lowtown from the landlord of the village - Lower Ardrahin probably gets its name from one of the old forts in the townland Árd Ráithín.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Galbally, Co. Limerick