School: Cluain an Ghabhláin, Cill Mhichíl
- Location:
- Kilmihil, Co. Clare
- Teacher: Micheál Ó Maolruanaigh
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0602, Page 379
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- Gleann Mór
Cluain an Ġaḃláin
Cill Túmpair
Baile na Míol
Grán Riaḃaċ
Baile (Buaille?) na ḃfód
Cnoc Mór
Cnoc beag
Lios Bán
[written at the point of a bracket which encloses all the foregoing names:] From these, which are only part of the parish, the children attend Clonigolane School.Gleann Mór :- The name is self explanatory.
Cluain an Ġaḃláin :- Two streams meet near the school hence the name.
Cill Túmpair :- Generally translated as Tumper's Grave, Tumper being, according to local tradition a giant of olden times. Very little is really known of Tumpar if indeed anything. A cromlech is in the townland and is supposed to mark the "Grave".
Baile na Míol :- As well stocked with hares today as when it got its name. Pr. bailie cf. baile na ḃfód
Grán Riaḃaċ : (Grey Grove) It is held locally that not(continues on next page)
