School: Ráth Maoláin (roll number 16131)

Location:
Rathmullen, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Laoise Ní Ruairc
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  1. Lisananny means the marshy swamp.
    Emlaghfad means the long border.
    Cloonageen means the meadow of the gun.
    Ardree means the High King and probably this place belonged to a high King.
    There lies three kings wealth on a hill in Ardree, and there's a red haired witch minding it. It is said that until this witch is shot with a three-penny bit in a rifle, the three kings wealth will bever be got. There is a large rock over the three kings wealth. One time there were kings living in Ardree though they were very rich no riches belonging to them could evr be found and this is the story the people have.
    Cloonbannon means the white
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Location
    Emlaghfad, Co. Sligo
    Collector
    Gráinne Ní Mhaoláin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Emlagh, Co. Sligo