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School: Ballymakenny, Drogheda (roll number 831)

Location:
Ballymakenny, Co. Louth
Teacher:
M. Ní Chearbhaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0678, Page 206

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    The following are names of fields in the Ballymakenny district.

    These fields are on Smith's farm at Piperstown Ballymakenny.

    Cúl Finn"
    In this field is a rock supposed to have been thrown by Fionn Mac Cumhail
    "Mullagh Villa"
    In this field a giant is supposed to be buried - a giant

    The Glann Field
    This field is in the Glann which is a hollow piece of country a short distance north of the crossroads in townland of Ballymakenny. The field is on Halligans farm.

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    These fields are on Norris ? farm in the townland of Ballymakenny

    The Havel - runs along side of Ballymakenny road. There are shed called the havel sheds at one side of the field.

    Th Rockery - there are rocks in this field

    The Bog Field - the land in the Bog field is marshy. Sally trees grow in the marshy spots
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