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School: Tullaghanstown (roll number 9605)

Location:
Tullaghanstown, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Áine, Bean Mhic Cába
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0698, Page 252

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  2. Hill of Faughan

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    "Faughan" hill is situated four miles from Navan. It is a very nice place and it can be seen from a very far distance and a grand view can be got from the top of it.
    It is noted for its beauty. A poet called Paddy Carey wrote about it and this is the poem I collected:-
    "Dear home of my youth,
    by the green hill of Faughan
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kit Duignan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ongenstown, Co. Meath
    Informant
    Mr Pat Coyle
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    63
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Bohermeen, Co. Meath