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School: Aill Bhreac (roll number 12103)

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Aillebrack, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Eilís Bean Mhic Chonghaile
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    Many stories are told about the Hill of Doon and the ruin on its summit.
    Long ago, the hill was the haunt of fairies. People used to see and hear them playing on pipes and dancing. Butchers, with white aprons, could be seen coming out and taking with them lambs and sheep.
    On top of the hill is an old ruined building. It is said that it was a summer house built by Geoghegan, first owner of the castle. It was supposed to have a glass roof.
    Note:- The ruin was built to commemorate the Repeal of the Corn Laws by Mr Geoghegan, according to the late Martin Blake, Esq. Bunowen Castle.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    2. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máire Ní Chongaile
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    14
    Address
    Aillebrack, Co. Galway