School: Rathcoyle, Kiltegan
- Location:
- Rathcoyle Lower, Co. Wicklow
- Teacher: Aodh Ó Broin
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0920, Page 184
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- Carrignameil:
This is the name of the townland that I live in.
The furry hedge;
This is the name of a field, and it gets its name because there are some furze bushes growing on the ditches which surround it.
Berr's Brook:
This brook is so called because some people by the name of Berrs lived in a small cabin on its banks. The remains of the cabin are still visible.
The green hollow:
This place gets its name because it is in a hollow place situated at the southern side of Carrignameil.
Boltan's Banks:
People by the name of Boltans used to cut turf where those banks are situated.
The standing stone:
This stone is so called because it is a very large stone and is standing up straight.(continues on next page)
- Informant
- John Shiel
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 60
- Address
- Carrignamweel, Co. Wicklow
