School: Saints Peter & Paul, Balbriggan
- Location:
- Balbriggan, Co. Dublin
- Teacher: Bean Uí Chorcoráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0783, Page 386
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- (continued from previous page)During wars of 1641 much smuggling - brought to castle for use of the Confederates - Barnewall living in it. 3rd July 1690 King Wm encamped near Bremore after Boyne. You can yet see a stone within walls foed. Church which seems to have formed an arching for Castle doorway bearing date 1689.There is also another stone with arms of Burifords, Howth and Barnewall.
In 1736 Capt. Mc Culla lived in Bremore Castle - Evicted by Sheriff of Dublin after a fight. Near by St Molaga's House is the ancient Burial ground. The following poem was composed by Mr. P. Daly who wrote an artical in Dublin "Mail" on Bremore.
Mr. Daly was at one time Manager for Messers Spices Local Bakery and now (1935) (?) holds position as Wale Inspector under Dublin Co. Council - Mr Daly takes a great interest in Local History. (I)Full 15 centuries have rolled by.
Since neath the statel trees
In fair Bremore he worshipped God.
And cared his flocks and Bees.
Of Irish Birth for Native Isle.
A patriot's love he love
And prayed for blessings on the land
Molaga of Bremore.(continues on next page)
