School: Scoil na mBráthar, Carraig na Siúire (roll number 16725)

Location:
Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
An Br. Ó Mocháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0565, Page 085

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  1. Púicín Lane on Bookeen's Lane:- This lane is situated between the Main Street and the Quay and Puicín Lane got its name because of its darkness.

    Cock-Pit:- This place is situated between Greystone Street and the Well Road and it got its name because of all the Cock fights which were held there long ago.

    Boreen na gCapall:- This boreen is situated between the Well Road and the Quay. It got its name because horses used to haul boats from Carrick to Clonmel and when they came back they were fed in this boreen.

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    Mrs Foley
    Sir John's Road
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    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    James Lonergan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary