School: Grianán Ailigh (roll number 2049)
- Location:
- Grianán Ailigh, Co. Dhún na nGall
- Teacher: Niall S. Mac Aoidh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1108, Page 197
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A Story (continued)
“A story is told about Burt castle. It is said that many years ago there was a man who lived in Bohillion, and he owned all the land about Bohillion, and about Burt castle.”
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You are not logged in, but you are welcome to contribute a transcription anonymously. In this case, your IP address will be stored in the interest of quality control.By clicking the save button you agree that your contribution will be available under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License and that a link to dúchas.ie is sufficient as attribution.- The first great Monument I think of is the great cross on scalp hill. There is a pilgrimage to the cross each year. Hundreds of people come from far and near to that great pilgrimage in the summer time.
The next I think of is our one favourite castle Grianan Aileach. Long ago there were two men buried on the top of Grianan and this castle was built around the grave. In the summer(continues on next page)