School: Graiguenamanagh (B.) (roll number 16311)

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   “In the townland of Marley County Carlow there is a family named Cantlon.”

   

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   In the townland of Marley County Carlow there is a family named Cantlon. Their ancestors were brought to Ireland after the rising of 1798 by Brune and planted there in the farms of people who were evicted. Cantlons had a workman who had to work early and late. They even kept him fromm going to Mass sometimes. One Sunday he had to remain away from Mass. Mrs Cantlon began to make fun about his losing Mass. She said "if the devil came in here now which is it you or me he

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   Language

   English

   Collector

   Michael O Shea

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny

   Informant

   Mrs M. Maguire

   Gender

   Female

   Age

   84

   Occupation

   Widow

   Address

   Tinnahinch, Co. Carlow