School: Laragh (B.)

Location:
Larah, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
P. Ó Briain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0981, Page 151

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0981, Page 151

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  1. Bo-ly name given to field belonging to Miss Brady of Larah. This field is always used for grazing & for horses sheep and calves.
    Shra. Kind of marshy or wet field in Killycrone. Similar name is given to field in Aughagoldrick belonging to Andrew McKeon.
    Shuan. Name of field on top of hill in Knockanork belonging to Mr Soden. Field is covered with whins on one side.
    Slang. long narrow meadow in Kilnagarbet belonging to Mr Devine.
    Paddock. Hill in stradone belonging to Mr Jordan. Used or was used as a training ground for horses.
    Poltahnthy. A round meadow in Monelta. Its meaning is obscure but it is pointed out as a townland in itself.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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