School: Killeeter
- Location:
- Killeter, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: E. Ní Ghríobhtha
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- Mullagh Lake is situated about a half a mile from the villagh of Mullagh. There is a hill on the north side which is called Mullagh hill. On a bright summer's day it is beautiful to view this lake from the hill. This lake is about a half a mile in breath and threequarters of a mile in length. There are three islands in the lake namely the green Islands and two crow islands which are beautifully wooded. In summer people come from all parts to fish in the lake. There are four kinds of fish caught in it the pike, eel, perch, and trout. A few years ago there was a regatta on the green Island, and boat racing and swimming was carried on.
Once upon a time there was a girl named Smyth who used to spend most of her time(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Laurence O Brien
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 70
- Occupation
- Farmer
- Address
- Killeter, Co. Cavan
