School: Ráth Bhoth (roll number 14802)

Location:
Raphoe, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Seán Mac Loingsigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1102, Page 154

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    following inscription is written " In grateful memory of the loyalty spirit and it is hoped the wardship of the Raphoe Coprs by which under God this place is protected when surrounded by robbers, murderers and rebels in the year 1797?? I heard this monument was erected in memory of the men who protected the castle against the insurgents in the '98 rebellion.
    Writer of above:- Mary Mc Ginley, Gortaquigley, Raphoe, Co Donegal.
    12.11.'37
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
  2. Holy Wells
    St Brigids Well
    St Eunans Well (see page 9)
    It is in the townland of Aughankeeragh about one mile from Raphoe. It is near the Railway bridge on the old road which leads from Raphoe to Convoy. When the railway was being made the well
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. saints
          1. Brigid (~124)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Crawford
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Toonagh Commons, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Mrs Ayton
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tullyvinny, Co. Donegal