School: Faill Uí Chléirigh (roll number 16240)
- Location:
- Foilycleara, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Ml. Ó Heachthigheirn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0519, Page 307
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- This district in the Slieve Feilim Mts. is rich in Historical tradition:-
1. Sarsfield passed through this place (and near the School) on his way to Ballyneety
2. Red Hugh O'Donnell ? should pass near this place on his way to Kinsale.
3. Ned of the Hills looms large in local tradition
4. A noted outlaw Kirby frequented this locality. Some of his kindred lived in this townland & some places are named after him.
5. This is in the Parish of Doon; Doon was a storm centre in the Tithe War
6. From "2" above: A considerable number of Red Hugh O'Donnell's followeres settled in this district and this colony is known as "Ultachs".
