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School: Cill Cheallaigh (C.)

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Kilkelly, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Eithne de Buitléir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0113, Page 1

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  1. The Trianóg River

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    The Trianog River flows through Kilkelly. There is an old legend told of how the Trianog River got its name.
    Once upon a time a beautiful girl lived with her father beside the River. She fell in love with a poor boy who lived in the same district. As this girl was very wealthy her father did not wish her to marry a poor man and he became very angry with his daughter.
    At last the young pair arranged that they would steal away and get married on the sly.
    A few nights after the young couple stole away but the girl's father got to hear of their plans and he followed them. He overtook them before they reached the Church. He shot the boy dead and brought his daughter
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Location
    Kilkelly, Co. Mayo
    Collector
    May O' Hara
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mrs Mary O' Hara
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilkelly, Co. Mayo