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School: Ughtyneill (roll number 12897)

Location:
Ughtyneill, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Maighréad, Bean Uí Chinnéide
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    neill, to Rathmaneo, to the Black water at Kells and from Kells to Navan and on to Drogheda along the Boyne. Near Drogheda he went to swim across the Boyne and cut his throat and he is buried there.
    It is prophesied that the Protestants from the north will have to go the same route and Ireland will not be free until that is done.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. black pig (~84)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Cristiná Nic an t Saoi
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballymakane, Co. Meath
    Informant
    John Rogers
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballymakane, Co. Meath