School: Stranorlar

Location:
Srath an Urláir, Co. Dhún na nGall
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Giolla Chomhghaill
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    This would also explain its being built in such an unusual place as it commands an uninterrupted view of the whole Finn Valley. Very likely is was they who carved the footprints and hand and other things.
    On the inner walls of the ruins there is a number of signs and some writing. It is not possible to read the writing. Some people venture to say that the signs and strokes are what was once Ogham. But this is hardly likely as the stonework is of a more modern age.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Mulrine
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Srath an Urláir, Co. Dhún na nGall
    Informant
    Mr Patrick Mc Cafferty
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Srath an Urláir, Co. Dhún na nGall