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Máire D. Ní Nialláin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0715, Page 534

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    hills called Rowenagh ( probably "the fort of the fair") It has a very deep trench round it and must have been a place of importance in ancient days. Several fields in Drumsoura retain the old names such as Moinheo and Puarkawaha. The latter field is very fertile, and before the Famine gave such a crop of potatoes that they were left behind and beggarmen from all parts came and filled their sacks from the abundance, and hence its name.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Location
    Drumsawry or Summerbank, Co. Meath
    Informant
    Mr W. Sheridan
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Drumlerry, Co. Meath