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Chapter 4: Eanach Dúin (Annaghdown) to Coill Beag
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Many years ago there was an extensive village here, nineteen of the inhabitants of which and the adjoining townlands were drowned near Mionloch, when sailing in a rickety old boat with their sheep to Galway fair, which event gave rise to one of the most mournful of the Irish laments of recent days. Now there is but one house remaining, inhabited by the man who attends the steamer, and who will act as a guide to persons anxious to explore the ruins. [Written by Anthony Raftery, it is still known and sung as Eanach Cuan] (see Amhráin Mhuighe Seóla, p. 98).] |
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