School: Ballybay (B.) (roll number 10574)
- Location:
- Ballybay, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: C. Mac Pártholáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0938, Page 234
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- (continued from previous page)farm of Miss Ann Treanor Ballybay It was supposed to be buried by one of the Leslie family in Penal days, lest it should be stolen from the Castle It was sent to the Dublin Museum and hundred pounds was paid for it.
Again the Cromleck at Carga, is supposed to contain the remains of an old Irish Chieftain of early years, who willed his sword, spear, and valuables to be buried with him Tradition says this was done and the Druids cast a spell ever it so that anyone interfering with it would meet with some grave disaster Dread of this fate leaves the Cromleck untouched, and the valued treasure untouched by curiosity hunters
Here in Ballybay stands a new structure over the dreaded tavern once owened by Sam Grey a dreaded miser and murderer(continues on next page)
