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School: Virginia (C )

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Virginia, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Mrs B. Farrelly
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1000, Page 366

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    Luchtar - Lower Townland of Lower Eighter
    Uactar = Upper Townland of Upper Eighter.
    These places are in Munterconnaught Parish of Castleraghan, Co Cavan.
    Blakeneys Hill so called because a Family of the name of Blakney lived on the large farm beside it.
    The Church Hill so called because both Protestant and Catholic Churches are situated on its summit
    Rivers
    The Bridge so called because a river widens out and forms a well and a wide stream. The Old Forge River so called because it is beside what
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Virginia, Co. Cavan