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School: Fothar (roll number 16903)

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Faugher, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Bláthnaid Ní Fhannghaile
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1077, Page 125

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    named O'Boyle. Ray Castle is situated in Faugher, and Doe Castle is situated in Doe Point. There was a place for hanging people in Doe Castle and also a dungeon where people were kept prisoners. Mulmurrough was a wicked man, he put young O'Boyle to death. O'Boyle fell in love with Mulmurrough's daughter.
    One day Mulmurrough challenged O'Boyle aloud, and said, "Abide in Faugher by the sea, for you will never wed the daughter of Mulmurrough na Bhata Bhuidhe. After this, O'Boyle would go up fishing to the Castle in the hope of seeing his love, but she was locked in the castle tower. However, Mulmurrough
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Doreen Holman
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Parkmore, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    M. Mc Garvey
    Gender
    Unknown
    Age
    76
    Address
    Parkmore, Co. Donegal