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School: Manulla (Cailíní)

Location:
Manulla, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire Bairéad
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0095, Page 357

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    Manulla in olden times was a very important place. England in those days had a military Barrack here and a very large one it was. The remains of it could be seen standing some few years ago. It was built opposite Mr. Clarke's house in Manulla and on Mr. Gilligans land. This Barrack was four storey high and could accommodate a great number of soldiers. There were one hundred windows in it.
    These soldiers fought against the Irish at Castlebar and Frenchhill. Frenchhill is a village about three miles
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Manulla, Co. Mayo
    Collector
    Mary Gavin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Manulla, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Michael Moran
    Gender
    Unknown
    Age
    60
    Address
    Manulla, Co. Mayo