Scoil: Inis Eoghanáin (B.) (uimhir rolla 1949)
- Suíomh:
- Inis Eonáin, Co. Chorcaí
- Múinteoir: Seán Ó Fuartháin
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- Downdaniel Castle is situated at the confluence of the Bandon and Brinny Rivers, about one mile from Innishannon. The Irish name is Dún Átha an Inbhir (inbhear) - "the fort of the ford of the river mouth." The castle was built by Barry Óg, and was destroyed during the Cromwellian Wars.
Tradition says that Barry Óg had a beautiful daughter Eibhlín whose hand was sought in marriage by many of the local chieftains, but Éibhlín favoured young Roche of Poll na Long (Shippool). To decide who would be worthy to receive the fair Eibhlín, Barry Óg announced that he would give his daughter in marriage to the chieftain who would climb the castle wall, and pluck the rose growing on top.
On the appointed day the local suitors gathered for the contest. When the signal was given a dash was made for the castle wall. To the delight of Eibhlín, who watched from a window of the castle, young Roche was seen to outstrip the others. Nearer and nearer(leanann ar an chéad leathanach eile)
