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School: Bundoracha (roll number 14331)

Location:
Bundorragha, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Siúbhán Bean Uí Bhúrca
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0137D, Page 03_036

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    The mountain in which my father keeps his sheep is called Bengorm. This name was given to it by some person because there are a number of blue stones on it.
    Another mountain is called Glan dá mhuc. This name was given to it because there was two pigs straying about in it and some people found them in olden times. Another one is called Glana n-éan. This name was given to it because it was a great valley for birds. Another one is called "Beann-garbh". This name was given to it because it is a very rough
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máire Ní Niaidh
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Pádhraig O Niaidh
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    80
    Address
    Bundorragha, Co. Mayo