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School: Clochar Lughaidh, Carraig Machaire Rois (roll number 15329)

Location:
Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
Sr. Máire

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0935, Page 007

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there is a cave where 13 people were suffocated in 1642 by the English soldiers under General Ludlow.
Told by : Mr O'Daly, Shercock Rd., Carrickmacross

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Bleeding Stone

Bleeding Stone :-
About half a mile outside the town of Carrickmacross on the Shercock Road, the bleeding stone is situated. It is said that a man was hung over the stone because he refused to pay his rent. When a person spits or throws water on this stone it turns to blood.

Told by :- Miss K Watson,
Mullinarry,
Carrickmacross

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Informant
Miss K. Watson
Gender
female
Address
Mullanarry, Co. Monaghan
Language
English