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School: Ughtyneill (roll number 12897)

Location:
Ughtyneill, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Maighréad, Bean Uí Chinnéide
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    Mabe. The two warriors met at a ford across the Blackwater and there the fight took place. It was short but decisive. Mabe fell headless in the water before he had time to strike a blow. The bridge which spans the Blackwater where the ford had been is known as Mabe's bridge. O'Reilly returned to his home triumphantly, well pleased with himself and his gallant horse. However the great horse disappeared as unexpectedly as he had come. O'Reilly was careful not to allow his men to bring the horse to the lake for a drink. But on one oceasion he forgot to caution a man who had lately come into his employment and this servant rode the horse to the lake. When the horse got to the water instead of taking a drink he started prancing and neighing, then plunged into the lake and he and his rider disappeared forever.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Location
    Mabes Bridge, Co. Meath
    Collector
    Brian Mac Gabann
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carrickspringan, Co. Meath
    Informant
    Bernard Smyth
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male