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School: Moate (2) (roll number 10884)

Location:
Moate, Co. Westmeath
Teachers:
S. Ó Ruairc L. Mac Coiligh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0745, Page 244

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  1. Castle of Donegan

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    Thre are several old castle around the country. They are all built in view of each other. There is a ruin of an old castle on Donegan hill that was burnt about a hundred years ago. There were two brothers named Curley hanged on the hill oppsite the castle for the burning.
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    “It is said that it is unlucky to cut a lone bush in the middle of a field.”

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    1. It is said that it is unlucky to cut a lone bush in the middle of a field.
    2. It is also believed that it is not right to build a house on the track of a fairy fort.
    3. It is believed that the seventh daughter of the seventh son has a charm for curing sciatica.
    4. It was believed long ago that the cowslip was a cure for palsy.
    5. Foxglove when boiled is supposed to be a cure for sore throat.
    6. Roast onions is also a cure for sore throat.
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    Thomas Farrell
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cooleen, Co. Westmeath