School: Errew G.N.S. (roll number 13261)

Location:
Errew, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Brígid Nic Eoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0090E, Page 05_007

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0090E, Page 05_007

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  1. There are the ruins of a castle in Kenturk known as Grainne Uaille's castle This castle was in possession of her son Tíobóid na Long. There is a hanging stone still there where Tíobóid hung several people. There was a woman in the district who could not control her son and she brought him to Tíobóid and Tíobóid hung him.
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    Kate Kilcoyne
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