School: Páirc an Chuilinn (Hollygrove) (roll number 15138)

Location:
Hollygrove, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Pádhraic Mac Gleannáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0046, Page 0411

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0046, Page 0411

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  1. The Aughrane estate was owned by Denis Kelly who lived at Castle-Kelly near Ballygar. He was a descendant of one of the chieftains of Hy-many and claimed to be heir to the kingship of Hy-many
    He build most of the houses in Ballygar including the Protestant church and market house. He also planted most of the woods between
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maggie Cunniffe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Coalpits, Co. Galway
    Informant
    John Cunniffe
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Coalpits, Co. Galway