School: Machaire, An Tulach
- Location:
- Maghera, Co. Clare
- Teacher: Seán Ó Seanacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0593, Page 225
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- Patrick Degidon
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 90
- Address
- Rylane, Co. Clare
- Cnoc-a thogherAbout a mile distant there is a weird and picturesque old hill called Cnoc-a thogher and it was always in olden times a great stronghold for invisible powers or fairies and also for the Ban-shee. Nearby is huge attractive stone resting on two other stones, forming an archway underneath. If you tried to pass it without remarking it it would take your eye against your wishes. On this rock the Ban-shee used to sit. On leaving one night she forgot her little hood and there happened to be passing home that night - after seeing his intended - a John Cusack who saw on top(continues on next page)
