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School: Gráig (2) (roll number 3402)

Location:
Graigueadrisly, Co. Laois
Teacher:
M. Ní Laighean
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0829, Page 056

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    There are the ruins of an old castle near our house. It is called the castle of Clonburn. It is built on Mr Thompson's field. It is situated in the Parish of Rathdowney, Barony of Clondonagh and the County of Laoighis. It was built by the Mac Giolla Padraigs of Upper Ossory as and English stronghold to protect the Barony of Clandonagh. It is built on a high rock in a dark lonesome place surrounded by big whitethorn bushes. In the wall of this castle
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peter Holohan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kyle, Co. Laois
    Informant
    Michael Holohan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Kyle, Co. Laois