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School: Carnaross, Kells (roll number 3852)

Location:
Carnaross, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Ceallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0705, Page 103

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    In the townland of Billywood there is a glen, it also contains two hills and they are called the glen hills.
    Carnaross
    It got it's name because long ago there were great heaps of stones there and it is still called the heap of stones or Carn Na Ruis.
    The fort field.
    There is a fort in Mr. P. Farrellys field Loughan, and it is called the fort field. There are firs growing round it. It is said that fairies were seen dancing there long ago. The field in which it is was never tilled because ill-luck would befall anyone would would till it.
    The cre crann hill.
    In the townland where I live
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Reilly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cornasaus, Co. Meath