School: Clochar na Trócaire, An Uaimh
- Location:
- Navan, Co. Meath
- Teacher: An tSiúr Concepta
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0699, Page 349
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“Baronstown which is situated about half mile from Ballynacargy in Co. West Meath is the largest estate in the district.”
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“There is a hill not far from the village of Ballymacargy which is called the hill of Usnagh.”
Michael Drew,
Laganstown,
Ballynacargy,
Co.Westmeath.There is a hill not far from the vllage of Ballynacargy which is called the hill of Usanagh. while standing on top of the hill you cannot light a cigarette on quench a candle. Not far from this hill there is a holy well and everytime anyone goes for water to this well they leave a piece of rag hanging on the bush beside the well. People say it would bring you bad luck the whole year if you went away without leaving a piece of rag on this bush. There is also the tracks of the Blessed Virgins feet and knees in the rock at the side of the(continues on next page) - Informant
- Jack Beglan
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Rath, Co. Westmeath