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School: Kelladone (roll number 5123)

Location:
Killadoon, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Padhraic Maguidhir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0137C, Page 09_002

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  1. A Dún (continued)

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    There is a dún in the village of Kinnadoughy close to the sea. It is of a round shape, and is surrounded by a bank of sand. On the top there is a round hollow which is very remarkable to be seen. There are many interesting tales told about it, which happened in ancient times.
    Once upon a time there lived a man who was poor. He only kept one cow. She reared a calf every year, until finally
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen O' Malley
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Michael Davitt
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    84
    Address
    Kinnadoohy, Co. Mayo