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School: Gowran (C.)

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Gowran, Co. Kilkenny
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Máiréad Ní Chuinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0860, Page 206

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    In the heart of Gowran stands an old abbey. Years ago monks lived there & when enemies surrounded them they escaped through an underground tunnell to Bally Shean Mór which is an old castle about half a mile from the village.
    The monks were betrayed by a woman friend who spilled milk on the way & Cromwell murdered the monks in Bally Shean Mór. The Abbey is now in protestant hands. There are some beautiful carved doors and windows. Lots of money was found there by a family named O'Hara.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Hannah Denieffe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Gowran, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    Mrs Rudkins
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    84
    Address
    Gowran, Co. Kilkenny