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School: Killyon (roll number 7120)

Location:
Killyon, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Brighid, Bean Uí Fithcheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0693, Page 220

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    Hill of Down, Co. Meath, there is a stone arch.
    It is believed that a mass bell hung there long ago. it is beside Killyon Manor, Hill of Down, Co. Meath.

    At Muchwood, Ballivor, Co. Meath there is a big stone on the side of the road. The people call that part of road "Clocharan Hill".

    The story about the old witch named "Grainne" is connected with this stone. This is the story:-

    About 200 years ago there lived near Athlone an old witch called Grainne. She lived
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    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
    Barney Keegan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Clondalee Beg, Co. Meath
    Informant
    Patrick Keegan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Clondalee Beg, Co. Meath