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School: Tulach Ruacháin

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Tulrohaun, Co. Mayo
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Mary Agnes Smyth
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0109, Page 481

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  1. My Native Village

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    Tulrahan is my native village. It derived its name from a stream that flows through it.
    Years ago there was a castle about one hundred yards from where Carrowneden school now stands. (now St. James' School, Tulrahan)
    Next it was turned into a school where the old people received their education. Before that they got their education in a barn in Tulrahan crossroads.
    The second of February was a great day in Tulrahan. There was a pattern held on that date every year in honor of St. Brigid.
    Stalls used to be
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Tulrohaun, Co. Mayo
    Collector
    Katie Caulfield
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mrs David Delaney
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tulrohaun, Co. Mayo