School: Urlingford (B.)
- Location:
- Áth na nUrlainn, Co. Chill Chainnigh
- Teacher: Seán Mac Coitir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0869, Page 252
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- (continued from previous page)GÚNGÁIRÍ:-This term was used to denote a heifer that was not fully developed, or a poor beast. " It's only a GÚNGÁRAIDHE. This spelling gives an idea of the pronunciation of the term. Probably form the Irish " Gúngach " An awkward or badly formed individual.
- N.B. (In all these instances though I know the names of the people referred to I have avoided putting them down for obvious reasons. I have not even mentioned the persons by name who gave me any information in this book.)"The Gentleman" :- So called because he was so particular about his personal appearance.The Sir :- His Son after him was called "The Sir".Snag :- Probably called from some impediment in speech.The Coisidhe :- Probably so called on account of walking.bárrfhíon :- This is the name from the Sound of the word. Probably meant "whiteheaded".
