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School: Moynalvey (roll number 7567)

Location:
Moynalvy, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Mrs Bridget M. Kelly
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0689, Page 231

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    The "Suilín" is a river running through Father Smyth's land, one mile West of Summerhill, Post Office. It got its name because it runs under the road. The bridge under which it goes looks like an eye peeping out over the road.

    The "Bogan" well is about
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Summerhill, Co. Meath
    Collector
    Phyllis Gogarty
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13
    Address
    Summerhill, Co. Meath
    Informant
    Edward Gogarty
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Summerhill, Co. Meath