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School: Drogheda, Christian Bros. (roll number 16718)

Location:
Drogheda, Co. Louth
Teacher:
Br. Ó Reachtabhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0679, Page 330

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    There is a momument near Dowth. It was built in memory of John Boyle O'Reilly. He was born at Dowth. There are several Ogham stones at Newgrange and Dowth. On the Dowth stones there are several strange marks. One one of those stones there are three or four ships cut which are said to correspond with those found in Norway.
    There are thirty five large stones in Newgrange. There are circles, triangles and other figures on them. It is said that they were used to express some religious
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kevin Hand
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballinacrad, Co. Meath
    Informant
    Mrs Hannraty
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dowth, Co. Meath