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School: Ráth Maoláin (roll number 16131)

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Rathmullen, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Laoise Ní Ruairc
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0185, Page 0637

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    The Castle of Ballymote
    In the annals of the four Masters there is an account of the castle of Ballymote. This shows that the castle was renowned in olden days.
    At present there remains not much more than the ruins of the place. It is situated outside the town of Ballymote near the Railway Station and beside the residence of the Parish Priest.
    The walls are very high and covered with ivy. There are a few rooms and a great stone staircase still standing. At one time there was an orchard inside the four great walls which are still to be seen but recently tennis courts have taken the place of the garden.
    The history of the Castle is to be found in many books. It belonged at one time to
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eibhlín Ní Fachláin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Rathmullen, Co. Sligo
    Informant
    Patrick Keville
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Rathmullen, Co. Sligo