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School: Garrangrena, Borrisoleigh (roll number 3282)

Location:
Garrangrena Upper, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Eibhlin, Bean Uí Chonghaile
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0544, Page 056

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  1. Local Place Names (continued)

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    birch-trees. It is situated on the road between Borrisoleigh and Nenagh.
    Curraheen: It means the little marsh. It is situated about four miles from Borrisoleigh.
    Glenanoge: Means the glen of the boys. It is situated about two miles from Borrisoleigh.
    Fishmoy: Means the swine plain. This place it situated between Borrisoleigh and Templemore.
    Coolgorth: Means the orchard. It is situated near Borrisoleigh.
    Roo: Means abounding in the herb Ru or Rubha.
    Ballaruan: Means the red road. It is situated about a mile from Borrisoleigh.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Garrangrena Upper, Co. Tipperary