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School: Cnoc an Aifrinn (Masshill) (roll number 16016)

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Masshill, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Máiréad Ní Ghallchobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0171, Page 217

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  1. The Ghost of the Castle of the Tullyvilla Lakes

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    In our neighbouring village of Tullyvilla which lies on the far side of the mountain behind Masshill school there is a castle built at the edge of the big lake. One of the lakes is smaller that the other so on that account one is called the "Small Lake" and the other the "Big Lake". This castle is enchanted and the people that pass by at certain times are supposed to have seen strange visions. My Great Great Grandmother who had her dwelling in Masshill was going over to Tullyvilla. As she passed the Castle the "Eanagh" seem to be a beautiful green field with lovely slated houses built
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maggie Ann Mullarkey
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    11
    Informant
    Pat Mullarkey
    Relation
    Grandparent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 76
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Masshill, Co. Sligo