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School: Anglesboro (B.), Baile Mhistéala (roll number 10262)

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Anglesborough, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Cadhla
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    At the beginning of the 14th century Kilmallock was a walled town and was very closely connected with that branch of the Desmonds called the White Knights.
    It is very interesting to hear how this title came to be conferred on this particular branch. It seems that this title in the first instance was gallantly won at the battle of Hallidon Hill which was fought I think in the year 1333, by one Maurice Fitzgibbon. It appears that his courage so impressed
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    William Casey
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    78
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Baurnagurrahy, Co. Limerick