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School: Monreagh (roll number 7143)

Location:
Monreagh, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
R. J. James
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1105, Page 126

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    In townland of Castlethird parish of Taughboyne barony of north Raphoe and on road between Taughboyne and St. Johnston(right hand side) there is a hill called Castlethird Brae. There are the remains of an old fort here with a great hollow in centre which old people said was entrance to tunnel which let to cairn in Doran's field(already mentioned).
    This fort is close to farmhouse now occupied by Mrs Gamble Castlethird.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Castlethird, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    R. J. James
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Monreagh, Co. Donegal