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Corimla

Corimla or Corrimbla is an area approximately east of Ballina, County Mayo in Ireland. Corimla was in County Sligo in 1821 but later became part of County Mayo. The area comprises two townlands, Corimla North ( in area) and Corimla South ( in area). The more northerly townland, Corimla North ( ), is sparsely populated. Corimla South ( ), along the Bonniconlon road, has a population of approximately 70 people.

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Corimla or Corrimbla is an area approximately east of Ballina, County Mayo in Ireland. Corimla was in County Sligo in 1821 but later became part of County Mayo. The area comprises two townlands, Corimla North ( in area) and Corimla South ( in area). The more northerly townland, Corimla North ( ), is sparsely populated. Corimla South ( ), along the Bonniconlon road, has a population of approximately 70 people.

Key claims

  1. population: 70 people — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

Discussion questions

  1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
  2. The record states that the population is "70 people". What evidence would count against this claim?
  3. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
  4. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

  1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1292719122

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