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School: Uragh (C.)

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Uragh, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
E. Mc Caffrey
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0969, Page 101

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0969, Page 101

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    that it was never tilled. This field probably gave the townland its name.
    Furnaceland - a townland in which the iron was smelted. It dervies its name very probably from Furnis.
    Uragh - a name given to a townland which was noted at an earlier date for its plantations and probably yew trees.
    The Strait - A name given to a hollow in Commas townland up near Cuilcagh mountain.
    The Knocken - A field in the farm of Mr Patrick McGovern. Borim Swanlinbar. It is a high bank over a river with a lone bush growing in it.
    Mallai Buidhe - a field owned by Mr Peter McGovern. Teeboy, Corlough Co. Cavan covered with yellow buachlanns.
    Borim - A townland ridge shaped like a cow's back.
    Coragh - A townland in the parish of Kinawley near the village
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Uragh, Co. Cavan