School: Machaire
- Location:
- Magherintemple, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Mary Ó Reilly
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1023, Page 144
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- A Fairy Story
The Tower of Bunnoe on the outskirts of Coppenagh was built by the O'Foys so that they could got a look at their possessions. It was built of stones peculiarly dove-tailed into each otherNear Coppenagh also is the Lone Bualtraigh bush. No one would go near it after sundown! One night a man on his way from Clones fair after making a good sale was attracted to the fort bu strange bright lights. The said man was to be married next day! He had the ring and gold for his bride-to-be in his pocket. When he(continues on next page)
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- Bridie M. Smith Brady
- Gender
- Female
- Occupation
- Folklore collector
- Address
- Cavan
