School: An Cluainín Uí Ruairc (C.) (roll number 10945)
- Location:
- Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim
- Teacher: Charlotte G. Dillon
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Benbo. 22.3.38Benbo is situated about three miles outside of the town of Cluainin Ui Ruairc on the road leading to Sligo. It is a very big mountain. There is Folklore concerning this mountain. It is believed that on the top of this mountain there is a lake and at the bottom of this lake there is a pot of gold. It is also believed that a giant got this gold and hid it in the lake, and left a black cat guarding it, some people say it is guarded by an eel. If you climb to the top of this mountain you have a good view of Dromahaire, Drumkeeran,Sligo, Bundoran and Cluainin Ui Ruairc. Aan old custom is anyone who visits this mountain throws a stone into the lake. It is said that this lake is in the shape of a cross. It is also said that there is a battle field on the top of this mountain. T. Gilbride- Collector
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