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School: Leaba Síoda

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Labasheeda, Co. Clare
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Seán Ó Cruadhlaoich
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0603, Page 512

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    "Old Ruins"
    The Chiefs of this district in olden times were from a clan called the Mac Mahons ..They were the strongest clan and the best fighters in all West Clare .They had numerous castles through the countryside nd many of them are visible to the present day.The principal residence was in Clonderlaw near Labasheeda .This castle was very large .It was built of stone .Outside it were three huge moats which were filled with water flowing in from an adjoining river.The main door was erected fairly high up in the building and access to it was by means of a drawbridge across the moate.The windows were small and made strong with iron bars outside.The roof was flat ,and one could walk on the top of it..This castle was very
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie O Gorman
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clonderalaw, Co. Clare
    Informant
    John Gorman
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Clonderalaw, Co. Clare