School: Easgéiphtine (C.) (roll number 2040)
- Location:
- Eas Géitine, Co. Luimnigh
- Teacher: Áine, Bean Mhic Eoin
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- (continued from previous page)CUNIGARis a townland situated south of Askeaton. It means the rabbit warren and derived its name from the numerous rabbit-burrows which were there.
GREENISH ISLAND (Oileán na Gréine)is an island in the Shannon a few miles from Askeaton. It means "the Island of the Sun" and got its name from the sun-worshippers who dwelt there.
(Written by Kathleen Crowley)
- POUL-na-SAGARTis a hole called after the priests who hid there during the Penal Days. It is on Mr Hunt's land beside the Deel.
DUNDEN'S PONDis a portion of the River Deel near Askeaton. It was named after a miller who lived there long ago.
THE SHORT CORNERa portion of the river near Mr Hunt's land where the river bends sharply. There is a very swift current there and a man was drowned there some years ago.(Written by Mary Fitzgerald) - RATH-SAOR (Ráth-Saor) is a fort situated about three miles west of the town. It means the "the free fort".(Written by Peggie Kennelly)
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- Peggie Kennelly
- Gender
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- BETTYVILLEis a rather big house built in the townland of Lismakeera. It got its name from an English(continues on next page)
