School: Castlefin
- Location:
- Castlefinn, Co. Donegal
- Teachers: Ailís E. Ní Bhaoighill Seosamh Ó Baoighill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1098, Page 267
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“In the village of Castlefinn Co. Donegal there stands to this present day the ruins of the castle occupied by the O'Donnels.”
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