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School: Béal an Mhuirthid (C.) (roll number 14857)

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Béal an Mhuirthead, Co. Mayo
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0135, Page 202

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    possible to enter the numerous vaults by means of descending stairs which led to a hallway about 6ft. long and from which rooms extended on both sides. At present only the arch-stone of the entrance can be traced.
    A few years ago a tin vessel containing 7lbs. of tallow was dug up.
    Eamonn Dubh Baireád the famous stick fighter won the championship from a Ballinrobe man on the strand at Beál Dearg near Sáilín. The ruins of Barrett's house can still be seen at Túr Glas Soir. It is known as Alt. Mór about
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Sorcha Bean Uí Náraidhe
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Ed Tighe
    Gender
    Male