School: Naomh Nioclás, An Cladach (Buachaillí) (roll number 4501)

Location:
Townparks, Co. Galway
Teacher:
P.S. Ó Neachtain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0031, Page 0140

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  1. There are two castles in this district. One belonging to Lynch and the other to Blake. These two are believed to be built since the fifteenth century. Blake's Castle was supposed to be burned; but Lynch's Castle stands yet. This is situated in the middle of this city and Blake's is situated near Loch Corrib.
    No one ever attacked these two, but an interesting story is told about Lynch's Castle. There are many carvings of stone on its walls many like a monkey's head.
    One day a nurse had a child in her arms when a fire broke out in the room used by her. This made her afraid and she dropped the child. A monkey lifted up the child and it swarmed down the frost wall with it. Not until he reached the ground safely did he let it go. After this many heads made of stone were put on the walls to put in mind that this monkey was a brave animal. The Munster and
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    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Doyle
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mrs Doyle
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    39
    Address
    New Docks, Co. Galway