School: Gormanstown, Árd Fhíonáin (roll number 5615)

Location:
Baile Uí Ghormáin, Co. Thiobraid Árann
Teacher:
Peadar de Mhóiréis
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    time the furze plant was unknown in this district. It is said the furze plant grew from seed in the droppings of the cattle brought from the Power's country in Co. Waterford. And this is how the furze first came to Ballyporeen.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nellie Ryan
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mr J.F. Mc Carthy
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Civil servant
    Address
    Sráid Mhaoilbhríde, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath