School: Pádraig Naofa, Droichead Banndan

Location:
Bandon, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Faoláin
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  1. Matter supplied by:- Mr Denis McCarthy, 56 years.
    The Bridge,
    Bandon.
    Story.
    It is said that when Cromwell blew up Downdaniel Castle which is about three miles east of Bandon on the main road to Cork he killed a girl who was inside the castle. It is said that her ghost was often seen at Innishannon bridge.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
        1. Cromwell (~315)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr Denis Mc Carthy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    56
    Address
    Bandon, Co. Cork