School: Sheanmore (roll number 16197)

Location:
Sheeanmore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Síghle Ní Dhonnchadha
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  1. Dún Átha
    Baile beag inaice le Baile Cruach is eadh Dún Átha. Tá sé suidhthe inaice leis an bhfairrge. Tá dun no caiseal an aosta ann. Tá focraca an dún le feiscint go dtí indiú. Grainne Uail an tainm a bhí ar an bannríoghan a bhí ann. Nuair a thainig na saighidiuiri as Sasana ag troid ina coinne théigheadh sé amac go dtí an bfairrge ins an canal a bhí faoi an talamh ar bád. Nuair a sil na saighdiúirí go raibh sé ins an caiseal, bhí sí amuic ar an bhfhairrge. As an dun no an caiseal sin a fuair an baile sin an tainm Dún Átha. Bhí dhá fhathach ann agus bhí
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    Irish
    Location
    Doona, Co. Mayo
    Collector
    Eámonn Ó Cléirigh
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Martin Ó Cléirigh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Sheean, Co. Mayo