School: Kilskeer (C.) (roll number 1563)

Location:
Kilskeer, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Fhithcheallaigh
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    There is a field also in Drewstown called "Corwin".

    There is a field also in Drewstown called "Carwin". There is a hill in it called "The Church-Yard Hill". There were bones found in it long ago by men looking for rabbits. There are also monuments i it.
    In another field beside is a hill called "Kill Kash Clump". It was supposed to be an ancient church, "Kill" meaning church. Although there are no ruins, still the old name remains.
    In the same locality there is a wood called "Carman Wood". It is supposed that fairies were seen there. It is a moat. If you stand on the top of it you
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    Joseph Doran
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cloncat, Co. Meath