School: N. Breandáin, Cathair na Mart
- Location:
- Westport, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Pádhraic A. Ó Módhráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0088, Page 296
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- (continued from previous page)of Mayo.It is believed it was attacked at one time. The reasons for these beliefs are, that there are large holes in many places in it supposed to be put there by canon-balls. Canon-balls have been found in the lands surrounding the castle. I have never heard any traditions concerning it. It is said that there are underground chambers in it, but any attempts have never been made to find out. It is not known were there people foully done to death in it.There are two old churches in the neighborhood. Both were Protestant churches. There are the ruins of a Catholic Church in Kilmeena Cemetery. It was formerly the Parish Church, but it is not know [sic] when it was abandoned. It contains no carvings on the doorways, and there are no inscribed words, or ornamental stones in(continues on next page)
