School: An Bháinseach (C.) (roll number 11965)
- Location:
- Bansha, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: Eibhlín, Bean Uí Mheiscill
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Irish Tradition in the Glen of Aherlow
“People used Irish and English in everyday speech up to recently.”
People from the Glen used Irish and English in everyday speech up to recently. Danny Linehan was coming through a meadow where the hay was "piked". Some cattle were tossing the hay about. He called at our house - "Tell your neighbour, said he, that there are cattle in his meadow playing mar-mhagadh with the sugawns.
Irish Tradition in the Glen of Aherlow
“Jim Grogan of Ardane was giving evidence before the land Court, 1900 or so. He was asked by the Commissioner, what kind of land he had.”
Jim Grogan of Ardane was giving evidence before the Land Court, 1900 or so. He was asked by the Commissioner what kind of land he had."Begor Sir", said he, "Tis nothing but Tortógs (tufts of bushes) and Garbhógs (rough rocks) Irish Tradition in the Glen of Aherlow
“One Daly from Ardane went to get a licence for his dog.”
One Daly from Ardane went to get a licence for his dog. When he was asked to give the colour he said it was a riabhach dog."Spell it" said the official."Wisha what spelling is about it but to put it down as it is RIABHACH," says he.