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School: Ballinahowen (roll number 8646)

Location:
Ballynahown, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
T. Hanly
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0745, Page 060

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  1. The Black Pig

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    The Black Pig was the leader of an army, who was killed at the bridge of Athlone. He and his army passed across through Loughill and Braccagh on his way to the battle of Athlone.
    The old road can still be traced where they passed along.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. The Last Wolf

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    The last wolf in Ireland is said to have been killed at Endrum. Endrum is on the right and side of the main road from Ballinahowen to Ferbane.

    Bríghidh Ní Mhór-Fhionn
    Rang VI
    Fuari mé an tuairisg seo ó m'athair
    Seán Ó'Mhór-Fhionn
    Cill Garbháin
    Baile na h-Abhann
    Aos 56
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. animal-lore (~1,185)
      2. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bríghidh Ní Mhór-Fhionn
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilgarvan, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Seán Ó Mór-Fhionn
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    56
    Address
    Kilgarvan, Co. Westmeath