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School: Coracrin

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Corracrin, Co. Monaghan
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E. Ní Dhuibhghlinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0960, Page 038

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  1. Faulkland Castle (continued)

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    and so fell into decay.
    The lands are owned by Jim Duffy at present. The Maxwell were "high up" people and built the Castle. The Maxwells were an old family and were born in Ireland.
    The Maxwells had a lot of parties when living in the Castle.
    There was always a rattle like a cart of stones emptying in the late hours of the morning. The time of the "Uniting" the Maxwells left the Castle and went away either to England or to France.
    The person who told this story.
    Kate McGonnel of Faulkland and her age is 15 years.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Kate Mc Gonnel
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    75
    Address
    Faulkland, Co. Monaghan