School: Kilsaran (C.) (roll number 14208)

Location:
Kilsaran, Co. Louth
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Eóin
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  1. Milestown and Castlebellingham
    1. Holy Wells. -
    2. Duns, Forts, Raths : -
    There is a hill or mound north of Castlebellingham called Dromena hill. The fairies lied there and a lone bush is growing on it. IT is said that there was a racecourse around this hill long ago.
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    Souterrains, Caves -
    4. Cromlechs and Standing Stones. -
    5. Church Ruins.
    In a field in front of Morris' house there are the remains of an old monastery. The monks came to Mass in an old church, a crumbling wall of which remains in the present graveyard at Kilsaran. The path by which they came to Mass is named the Mass Path. It leads from Miss Anne's lane to the graveyard.
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    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Location
    Milestown, Co. Louth