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School: Árd-achadh (roll number 17098)

Location:
Ardagh, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Liam Ó Coinne
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0148, Page 236

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    There is a ruin of an old kennell on the left hand side of the Rappa Road and is about one hundred yards from the Rappa Castle. It was built by the Knoxes of Rappa Castle as a place for their dogs. There was a loft over head and it's there the caretaker used to sleep.
    There are a lot of stories told in connection with what is said to be blood which is to be seen to this day outside on one corner of the gable.
    One story states that one night
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bhincent Ó Baoighill
    Other names
    Bhincent Ó Baoighill
    Vincent O' Boyle
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Rathbal, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    John Knox
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    40
    Address
    Rathbal, Co. Mayo