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School: Kelladone (roll number 5123)

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Killadoon, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Padhraic Maguidhir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0137C, Page 04_012

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    In a neighbouring field, I about a quarter of a mile from my house, there is what is called a Dolmen. A Dolmen consists of a large flat stone placed upon three stones, and one lying on the ground. The old people say that it got its name from a famous hereo named Dermit who was buried there. I also heard it said that on certain nights of the year there are lights seen going round this Dolmen. The old people also go round it and do the Stations
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Anthony Mannion
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Killadoon, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    John Keane
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Killadoon, Co. Mayo