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School: Beanntraighe (B.) (roll number 15135)

Location:
Bantry, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Dr. Mac Carrthaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0281, Page 058

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    There is a ruined castle in this district. It is situated at Donemark in the parish of Cill mac Comóg in the Barony of Bantry and in the Co. Cork. This was a large castle and the people say it is very old. It was built of cut stone and it had a dungeon. This castle was derelict long ago.
    The walls are still to be seen up to this moment. It was built by the O Sullivans. But the English took it and used it themselves. In it, it is said, men were foully put to death. The block on which they were beheaded is said to be there still. People say that this block was thrown out but suddenly it disappeared and got back into the room, where it was before. The same thing happened twice.
    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
    Collector
    Jerome Cremin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Clashduff, Co. Cork