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School: Doire / Derrew (roll number 14624)

Location:
Derrew, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Caitlín Bean Uí Maolalaidh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0092H, Page 02_037

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  1. A Story - The Burkes of Castleburke

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    This place: (of) Castleburke derived its name from the family of the Burkes having a castle there.
    It was said that the last Burke that lived there was very fond of money.
    There was a river running under the castle. Then the Burke man made a trap bed over the river and invited many rich people to the house. When they
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bríghid Ní Neachtáin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Furnace, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Brigid Naughton
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    c. 58
    Address
    Furnace, Co. Mayo