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School: Bundoracha (roll number 14331)

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Bundorragha, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Siúbhán Bean Uí Bhúrca
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0137D, Page 01_005

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  1. Scéal Grinn - Story - Roger O'Toole

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    During the reign of Queen Elizabeth there were very few houses in this district, there were only four dwelling houses between Bundottagha and Murrisk. One of the four houses was situated in a valley called Gleann Coilleann and a man named Roger O'Toole lived there for some years during the 16th century. Roger owned nine mares and one of those was a lovely young pony and she was Rogers favourite. Roger herded his mares on the mountains every day and he used ride on his favourite pony. One day as he was driving all his mares to their pasture a flock of eagles flew around them
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    History Edit
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Collector
    Treasa Ní hOireachtaigh
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Micheál Breaneach
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    94
    Address
    Bundorragha, Co. Mayo