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School: Ráth Sheiscinn (roll number 13866)

Location:
Ratheskin, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Anna Ní Chléirigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0142, Page 135a

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  1. Why Ratheskin was so Called

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    There is a fort in Anthony Hoban's land and Rath is called from it.
    There was once a king called Heskin who was king of Connacth. He fought a battle at the fort and was buried there and Heskin was called from his name.
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  2. Cillin, Cloon, Clig

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    Language
    English
    Location
    Ratheskin, Co. Mayo
    Collector
    Annie Dooher
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ratheskin, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    John Dooher
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ratheskin, Co. Mayo