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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0987, Page 057

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    “Fredrick Heygate owned the lands from Cavanweary to Tyrone border.”

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    Notes
    King William defeated King James at Clady in 1688
    In olden times a hedge school was carried on in Cavanaweary.
    There is supposed to be a tunnel in Coolyslin which goes to Croghan Kill.
    Castlefin was a good business town. There was a large tannery in it, remains of which can still be seen. The boats came up to Castlefin from Strabane with com
    Fairs were held in Clady at one time. A fair called "The Stone Fair of Clady" was the last to be held there. The people began to fight and throw stones at each other - hence the name. People were afraid to come to the village afterwards.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Location
    Cavanaweery, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Patrick Mc Mennamin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cavanaweery, Co. Donegal