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School: Palmerstown (roll number 14080)

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Palmerston, Co. Dublin
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Mrs Tuohy
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0795, Page 088

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0795, Page 088

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    “In the year 1807 a priest named Father Mc Carten, or Mc Carthy was murdered...”

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    of the horrid crime. Also words in praise of the saintly priest who fell a victim to the cursed hand of the assassin.
    This priest is buried within the ruins of the Old church at Old Esker Abbey or Church.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. New Esker Graveyard

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    This is a modern graveyard. It is situated on a raised ground about a quarter of a mile from Lucan on the right side of the road as you go from Lucan to Clondalkin.
    This graveyeard is flat. It is divided into two parts, the larger
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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