School: Milltown (roll number 942)

Location:
Milltown, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Sean O'Casey
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0742, Page 019

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0742, Page 019

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  1. Ráth Cluiche is a fort in Michael Ballesty's land in "Rath tirim". Near the fort is a curious stone, from which doubtless the fort got its name. The flag was discovered 70 years back by Owen Donalin (?) Ballinlug, discovered on a day he skipped from school.
    The stone is square about 18 inches each way. It has three rings and two cup shaped figures on it. It faces the South. There is no tradition about it.
    ( In 1837 John O'Donovan visited this part of Westmeath. He wrote "The inhabitants of this part of W Meath have forgotten their old traditions and lost the Irish language. I was never in any part of Ireland where the people knew less in this way" )
    ( Go bhfóraidh Dia orainn )
    To an antiquarian the flag is well worth a visit.
    20/7/34
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. legendary and spiritual places (~158)
        1. fairy forts (~5,616)
    Language
    English