School: An Churrach (Crogh), Árd Fhionáin (roll number 7911)

Location:
Curragh, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Dubhshláine
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    Cloch Láimh an Duine; a stone on the hills which has the print of a hand from the elbow to the wrist on it. Print suppose to have been made by priest.
    Poll Caipín an tSagart; A hole of water near which lies a flat stone with the print of a cap on it.
    Poll an Leathair. Hides were put steeping in this hole long ago.
    Cruicín an Eadargán. A little hill between Knockmealdown and Cnoc Róiste to keep the two of them from fighting.
    Cúinne an Bachaigh. A beggarman is supposed to have been found here dead years ago.
    Páirc na Tornóige; A field belonging to John Looby where lime was burned long ago. Now called the Kiln Field.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Location
    Knockballiniry, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Mícheál Ó Domhnaill
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    55
    Address
    Knockballiniry, Co. Tipperary