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School: Clonalvy

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Clonalvy, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Mhurchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0685, Page 150

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  1. Tales of Tir Ree

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    Tir-Ree is one of the highest hills in County Meath, over looking the east coast, and about two miles distant from Clonalvey. It is said that about 300 years ago a great King, supposed to be named King Charles, lived there for some time. The name itself suggests the presence of a great King. -Tír -Righ or Tigh - Rig
    All around this hill there are several moats. Now those moats, - they had their own use. The King's men used them
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    James Cartow
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 70
    Address
    Greenanstown, Co. Meath