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School: Na Mullaigh (Smithboro') (roll number 10104)

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Smithborough, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
Mrs Walsh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0951, Page 324

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    On the farm of Mr William Ward in the townland of Clougherne 2 miles from Smithboro there is a mound topped by big boulders which are laid fairly symmetrically in the form of a huge grave.
    These boulders have been placed there apparently by human agency.
    They are not rocks projecting above the surface of the ground. This place is called a Giant's Grave. If the length of the grave be any indication of the stature of the giant he must have been about 12 ft. in height.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    John Thomas Rooney
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    63
    Address
    Smithborough, Co. Monaghan