School: Caisleán Nua (C) (roll number 15772)

Location:
Newcastle, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Staic
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0079, Page 229

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  1. There was a big castle in Bengarra long ago it belonged to the Bodkins. When the Bodkins died it fell into the hands of Halls of Knock Brack when Halls left, it was uninhabited and fell away. It is now in ruins and there is nothing left except the stables and courtyards.
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      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
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