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School: Scoil na mBráthar, Inis (roll number 16677)

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Ennis, Co. Clare
Teacher:
An Br. Ó Lionnáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0609, Page 216

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  1. Lios Dúin Bhearna

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    Once in the early part of the fifteenth century a fort was built by the English up in the north of Clare. It was garrisoned by a regiment or battalion of English soldiers.
    After a while it was attacked by some of the Thomond chieftains and a terrific battle ensued and it was soon taken by the attackers. After it was taken it was seen that there was a 'breach" or "bearna" in the wall which was caused by the attackers heavy guns.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare
    Collector
    Liam Ó h-Allmhuráin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Francis Street, Co. Clare