School: Ceathrú Mhór (roll number 16289)

Location:
Carrowmore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Thomas F. O' Hara
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  3. XML “Mo Bhaile Fearainn Dúchais, Cartún”
  4. XML “Stories Relating to Fields in Cartron”

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  2. There is a story told about the field called "Gárdha na h-Uaighe." Long ago there was a giant living there and he had a big cave for safety. This cave is still to be seen.
    In the field call "Gárdha na Leachtha" there was a fight between two kings and one of them was killed. His son buried him there and nice flat flags were left over the grave. Some of these stones can still be seen in the field.
    There is a story told about "Malaidhe
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