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School: Raharney (C.)

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Ráth Fhearna, Co. na hIarmhí
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Mrs. Conway
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0727, Page 175

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  1. History of Wardenstown House

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    Wardenstown is situated a half a mile south of Raharney. It is now the residence of the Vandaleur family. Years ago it was a famous castle. It belonged to the Duke of Leinster, the Earl Fitzgerald. The Earl's daughter Elizabeth married Captain Vandaleur and Wardenstown was a wedding gift given by the Earl to his daughter.
    But she did not come to live in Wardenstown. She went with her husband to Kerry where they had a castle there. But some of their decendants came to visit Wardenstown. At that time it was leased to the Webb's of Raharney. They remained at Wardenstown a few days. Then they went back to Kerry. After some time
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    James Fullham
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    70
    Occupation
    Labourer
    Address
    Wardenstown, Co. na hIarmhí