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School: Naomh Muire, Carraig Thuathail (roll number 2050)

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Carrigtohill, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Criostóir Bheldon
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0384, Page 064

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    There is a ruined castle in Barryscourt. It was built in one thousand two hundred and six by Philip Barry burned by David Barry and repaired by David. It is seven hundred and thirty two years old and I do not know rightly how long it has been derelict. It is about a quarter of a mile from Carrigtwohill village, in the townland of Barryscourt, and Carrigtwohill parish. This castle was attacked by Cromwell and after firing one shot Cromwell learned that it was Stephen Coppinger owned it. When Cromwell was going to
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    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    E. Maher
    Address
    Rossmore, Co. Cork
    Informant
    J. Maher
    Address
    Rossmore, Co. Cork