School: Tullach (Tullig) (roll number 4451)

Location:
Tullig More, Co. Cork
Teacher:
D. Ó Mathúna
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  1. This castle was on a rock.
    It was built about three hundred years ago by the O Learys. This castle was built with stones and the mortar was mixed with blood so it will not ever fall.
    You could go from the ground to the top of the castle from the outside and all round it.
    There are about a hundred windows in this castle and seven doors. There is water all round it and a bridge over the lake going into the castle.
    It was a great place for war long ago. Many a famous battle was fought there. There was a
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kattie Donovan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carrignamuck, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mrs Donovan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    45
    Address
    Carrignamuck, Co. Cork