School: Stuacán (roll number 14051)

Location:
Muingwore, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Bríd Ní Mhiadhaigh
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  1. In the townland of Townalaughta there is a rock called the Griddle Rock. it is a large flag about six feet long resting on four rocks standing perpendicularly. Some people say that in the penal days hunted priests said mass on this rock. Other people say it is a mark to show where some chief was buried.
    It is so strong and heavy that no storm can move it. It is said that giants set it up there.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. time
      1. historical periods by name (~25)
        1. penal times (~4,335)
    2. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridget Best
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    14
    Address
    Tullylin or Ballyfeenaun, Co. Sligo
    Informant
    Mrs M. Best
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tullylin or Ballyfeenaun, Co. Sligo