School: Caisleán Gael (roll number 15337)

Location:
Castlegal, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
M. Ó Tiománaidhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0156, Page 085

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    grazing lands bordering the shore. The remnants of the tombstones erected are still visible. Some of course are covered by sand but the place is well known and is called the "graveyard".
    Many stories are told as to people hunting here at night and getting lost and having to stay there until dawn. The borrow is a real rabbit warren, consequently hunting goes on in the Winter time.
    The poachers take care never to go here by himself after midnight. Supposed to be haunted; ghosts appear after 12, accompanied by crying etc.
    Crangle's Night
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