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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0699, Page 255

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  1. A Secret Tunnel (continued)

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    was laid there by Dealbanna and his clann. Hence the old name for the moat was "Dun Dealbhana". They made the moat from heaps of clay drawn from a field close by and the hollows left there are seen to this day.
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  2. Weeping Stone

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    Clonan Castle situated in the village of Delvin is said to have been built of "Weeping Stone". No matter how dry the day is the stones are always damp and cold. The old people say they are crying for the old masters.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Pauline Ennis
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mr P. Simons
    Gender
    Male