School: Berrings (Measctha) (roll number 4186)
- Location:
- Biorainn, Co. Chorcaí
- Teacher: Domhnall Ó Drisceoil
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“In the townland of Ballymacoo, Berrings was an old grinding mill many years ago and in that toenland were several houses where the mill employees lived.”
In the townland of Ballymacoo, Berrings was an old grinding mill many years ago and in that townland were several houses where the mill employees lived.
The stream that apparently worked this mill runs into the townland of Gortatrea and hence the name Gortatrea.
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“At Berrings Cross there was many years ago an old forge and the site of the old forge is still called 'The Forge Yard'.”
At Berrings Cross there was many years ago an old forge and the site of the old forge is still called 'The Forge Yard'. The smith that worked there was known, and is to-day spoken of, as 'Con Gabha'. - Transcription guide » You are not logged in, but you are welcome to contribute a transcription anonymously. In this case, your IP address will be stored in the interest of quality control.By clicking the save button you agree that your contribution will be available under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License and that a link to dúchas.ie is sufficient as attribution.
- Collector
- D. O Driscoll
- Address
- Biorainn, Co. Chorcaí
