School: Drumkerl

Location:
Drumkerril, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Ml. Mac Aoidh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0970, Page 218

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0970, Page 218

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  1. Toms "Faidin" or Sparan.
    This name is given to a small field in Mr Tom Reilly's land. It is so called because it is shaped like a purse.
    John P. Fitzpatrick.
    N.B. All the above are situated in the townland of Drumcase, in the parish of Killdallon.
    Paddy's Gap.
    This is only a hollow in whins, where the sun seems to set facing every May day. It is so called because it was owned by a man named Mr Patrick Burns. It is situated now on the land of the late Mr Stephen Burns, Drumbo.
    John P. Fitzpatrick.
    The following place names are in Toneyaragher, Milltown, Belturbet.
    The Flat Park.
    Long ago football matches were held there, and some or the players are alive yet.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Drumkerril, Co. Cavan
    Collector
    John P. Fitzpatrick
    Gender
    Male