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School: Lios Leacach (B. & C.) (roll number 12732 / 12733)

Location:
Lislackagh, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire E. Uí Einrí
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0123C, Page 10_022

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    (continued from previous page)
    beag gets its name from a small rock which is in the field. "Jamie's piece" gets its name from a farmer who owned the field long ago.
    Garraí mór is a big level field and that is how it got its name. Fort piece gets its name from a fort which was in the field. The scrait is a wet field and that is why it is so called.
    There is a river running through the village which separates the village from Carrabawn
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    May Moore
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carrowcanada, Co. Mayo