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School: St Mary's, Buncrana

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Buncrana, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Bhraonáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1111, Page 480

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    The castle which is situated some yards from ODoherty's keep was built by Colonel Vaughan who was in charge of the soldiers when Father Hegarty was beheaded. It was built in 1718.
    There are many stories told about this castle. It is said that no person every left it in daylight. Each dweller had what was called a moonlight flitting.
    The Keep near the castle was
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridget Donaghey
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Buncrana, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Mr Philip Donaghey
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    65
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Ballymagan Upper and Lower and Clonblosk, Co. Donegal