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 0447

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0046, Page 0447

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    possessor of some valuable historical works together with some interesting works in poetry and prose written by Sir sister, Miss Josephine M. Giblin, an authoress of considerable ability.
    South of Buckfield House is Rookwood House a picturesque mansion on the bank of the Suck. This mansion was build by Edmund Kelly towards the end of the eighteenth century. It is now occupied by Mr. P. Mac Dermott, brother-in-law of Mr Peadar Farrell, secretary, Connacht Council G.A.A. West of Rookwood cross roads is Mainister na Liagh. This is a giant rath 850 yards in circumference and everaging eight feet in height. The embankment is surrounded by a single row
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    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Pádhraic Mac Gleannáin
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Teacher
    Address
    Hollygrove, Co. Galway