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School: Liathdruim, Cill Mhichíl (roll number 4433)

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Leitrim, Co. Clare
Teacher:
P. Ó Conbhaidhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0601, Page 335

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  1. Folklore - Names of Fields

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    Long ago the people had special names on their fields for special reasons. The names we have on our fields are, the "cnuich citinn", because there are, furze growing in the field. The "Leacain" because there are flags in it. The "móinfhéín garbh" because the hay that grows there when saved is course. The "Páirc-geata" because there is an iron gate leading in to it The "móinfhéir ruad" because there is a drain running through it and the colour of the water
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Location
    Leitrim, Co. Clare
    Collector
    Brendan Lernihan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Leitrim, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Mrs John Lernihan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Leitrim, Co. Clare