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School: Cnoc an Dúin (C.) (roll number 11377)

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Forthill, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Máire Bhreathnach
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    Cashelgarron is about five miles out-side the town of Sligo, and is situated at the foot of Benbulbin. It is believed that Finn and the Fenians dwelt in a castle, at the foot of Benbulbin. This is how Cashelgarron got its name.
    One day a woman went to get water from Lake Glenade in Co Leitrim. Just as she was about to return home, she saw a great big white horse rose from the waves and follow her. The magic horse followed her until she reached the Fenian's castle. They were met by some of the Fenians who killed the horse. Just as they thought he was dead he vanished from their sight.
    From that day to this the place was called Caiseal Gearáin in Irish or Cashelgarron in English.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Cáitlín Ní Ghuinnín
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    M. K. Walsh
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    48
    Occupation
    Teacher
    Address
    College Road, Co. Sligo