School: Ballymore (B.) (roll number 7443)

Location:
Ballymore, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
P.J. Cooney
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  1. Clare Hill is about a mile to the South East of the village of Ballymore. The road to Streamstown and Boher runs beside it. On the side of the road there is a huge rock and in it there is the mark of a giant's foot. The origin of this hole dates back according to local tradition to the days of Finn. He was viewing the surrounding country from this rock one day, and something he saw in the distance vexed him. He stamped his foot in anger and it sank right through the rock.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Location
    Clare, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    John Murray
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    14
    Address
    Clonybane, Co. Westmeath