School: Ballynacargy (C.) (roll number 7893)

Location:
Baile na Carraige, Co. na hIarmhí
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Óda
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0740, Page 281

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  1. There is a very ancient and historic grave yard about 1 1/2 miles from the village of Ballynacargy. It is known by the name of Kilmacnevin. Long ago there was a town where the grave yard lies now. There was a monastery in the town and in one corner of the grave yard there are the ruins of the monastery. There are several old families buried there.
    Long ago there was a great battle fought between Sarsfield and the English. All the bones of the dead soldiers were gathered into
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    Topics
    1. earraí
      1. struchtúir de dhéantús an duine
        1. séadchomharthaí (~6,794)
          1. reiligí (~2,501)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Cill Mhic Naomháin, Co. na hIarmhí
    Collector
    Mary Slevin
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    14
    Address
    Baile na Carraige, Co. na hIarmhí
    Informant
    Mrs Ml. Slevin
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Baile na Carraige, Co. na hIarmhí