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School: Sonna (roll number 1422)

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Kildallan, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Mrs O' Connell
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0740, Page 210

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    There is a road, running at one side of our house in Sonna, Slanemore, It is going through a field. It used to be a public road long ago. It is called the valley of the black pig.
    It was prophesied that a Spaniard leading an Irish army, would march all the way through the valley of the black pig. When they would arrive at Cavan they would fight the orange men and it is said that the Irish would win.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. public infrastructure
          1. roads (~2,778)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Fitzsimons
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13
    Occupation
    Pupil
    Address
    Sonna Demesne, Co. Westmeath