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School: Cruachán, An Sciobairín

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Crookhaven, Co. Cork
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Saidhbhín Ní Bhoidbléir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0287, Page 022

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  1. Castlemehigan

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    Castle-Mehigan is a townland situated to the North-East of Crookhaven. It got its name from a castle that was built there in former years by a man named Mehigan who was a French man and was an officer of Lord O' Mahony who then ruled from Mizen Head to Drimoleague. The castle was built as a defence When any invasion came to fight them, they would hide under the ground as there were tunnels under the ground running from the castle to the hill.
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  2. Killean

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    Killean
    Killean is a townland situated about one mile from Crookhaven. It got its name from a little graveyard which was there
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