School: Castlecoote (roll number 6344)
- Location:
- Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: Máire, Bean Uí Ghabhláin
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Upon a rising mound overlooking the river Suck fitting site of an ancient fortress stood the Castle built by Sir Charles Coote, in the days of Strafford. Round the grim walls manny a bloody battle had been fought with native rebels.