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School: Ballynacargy (C.) (roll number 7893)

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Ballynacarrigy, Co. Westmeath
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Bean Mhic Óda
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    “There is a field in Ballinacroghy known as the Bull Ring.”

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    There is a field in Ballinacroghy known as the Bull Ring. There is a round circle in the middle of the field with steps to it like a stairs.
    Long ago bulls used to fight inside the circle. The spectators used to stand around about and on top of the steps judging the fight. This hill is convenient to Bóthairín na Marbh. This road used to lead to a graveyard named Templecross in former years.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Ballynacroghy or Gallowstown, Co. Westmeath
    Collector
    Mary Casey
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13
    Address
    Ballynacarrigy, Co. Westmeath