School: Walshestown (roll number 3245)
- Location:
- Walshestown North, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: Bean Uí Dhuibhir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0736, Page 312
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- A place which, if we are to place any credence on tradition, contains hidden treasure is Slanemore Hill situated in the centre of Westmeath and about three miles North West of Mullingar.
In the Fifth Century during the battles fought between Queen Maeve and Cuchulainn, Slanemore was the Headquarters of Cuchulainn's army. From its eminence Cuchulainn viewed the fluctuation of several battles fought in the flat plains of Balgarret about a mile to West of the hill.
When Cuchulainn eventually triumphed he celebrated his victory on the summit of the hill in regal fashion. He erected three mounds on which were placed three thrones.
Festivities and Carnival were carried on for several weeks. The three mounds are very prominent at the present day.
According to tradition several(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Peter Hanley
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Walshestown North, Co. Westmeath
- Informant
- William Hanley
- Relation
- Parent
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Walshestown North, Co. Westmeath
