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School: Clonmoney, Bunratty

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Clonmoney North, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Henry Carroll
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0598, Page 335

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    “In the townsland of Dromline there is an old road leading to a bog.”

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    In the town land of Drumline there is an old road leading to a bog. It goes by the name of Boglane. It is said to be the road used by Cromwell’s soldiers in their march into Connaught.
    John McInerney
    Ralahine South
    Newmarket -on-Fergus.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. Mathghamhain Garbh

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    Mathghamhain Garbh
    This is another story of Mathghamhain Garbh the strong man of Clonmoney. He was one time working for the Cannys of Clonmoney House. One of Canny's fields was enclosed by a high wall, with one big strong gate leading into the field. This gate was continually locked.
    Mathghamhain had a cow, and every night he put the cow into the field
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    John Crowe
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Drumline, Co. Clare