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School: Shountrade, Adare (roll number 6657)

Location:
Shantraud, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Fhloinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0505, Page 003a

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  1. Creagán na hOla Graveyard in the Parish of Adare

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    Creagan na h-ola graveyard in the parish of Adare.
    The graveyard of Creagan na h-ola is situated about two miles from the village of Adare. The words Creagan na h-ola mean the hill of the oil. There are three small hills on the left bank of the maigue. The Creagan is situated on the right.
    It is situated about a quarter mile from Shountrade school on the eastern side. It is a very old graveyard. There is an iron gate leading into it. According to tradition it is said to be connected with the Franciscan Abbey of Adare, Which is situated
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
          1. graveyards (~2,501)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Knockannaholla, Co. Limerick
    Collector
    Kitty Murphy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tuogh, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    Cornelius Murphy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60