School: Sheanmore (roll number 16197)

Location:
Sheeanmore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Síghle Ní Dhonnchadha
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  1. Doona is a small village in Ballycroy. It is situated near the seashore. Grainne Uailes castle is in Doona. Between Grainne Uail's castle and Doohoma, there are seven big stones in the sea. A long time ago there were two giants and they used cross on the stones from the castle to Dooroma, The ruins of the castle that Grainne Uail lived in are still to be seen in Doona, There is a tunnel going out under the (sea) ground to the sea. When the
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    Language
    English
    Location
    Doona, Co. Mayo
    Collector
    Éamonn Ó Cléirigh
    Gender
    Male