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School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Bun an tSábhairne, Corcaigh

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Bun an Tábhairne, Co. Chorcaí
Teacher:
An tSr. Caitríona
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    Long ago at Castlepoint, Crosshaven, Co. Cork a Castle was erected. It was built with mortar and big stones. Tradition tells us that it was built by an Irish Chieftain, who ruled over the country far and wide. It was built where the boats are kept at present. This chieftain resided there for many years and he was liked by everybody. One night he left the Castle and he never again returned.
    Some time after his departure men came and took away all the contents of the Castle. People say that the Chieftain left it, because it was haunted.
    Shortly after the men had taken the contents, the roof collapsed
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. earraí
      1. struchtúir de dhéantús an duine
        1. séadchomharthaí (~6,794)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Miss Joan Noonan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    12
    Occupation
    Pupil
    Address
    Bun an Tábhairne, Co. Chorcaí
    Informant
    Mr W. Duhig
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 60
    Address
    Bun an Tábhairne, Co. Chorcaí