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School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Caisleán an Chomair (roll number 10835)

Location:
Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Sr. M. Agatha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0864, Page 400

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  1. A Rath

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    There are several raths in this district but the "Fáire Glas" in Byrnesgrove is in the district of Castlecomer. It is situated in a medium sized field in which many tall trees grow. There is a beautiful stream running at one side. This stream in summer teams with trout but no one dare try catching them lest some misfortune should happen him. There are the ruins of an old house there also. There are the ruins of an old house where lived a man who was said to deal with evil spirits. There is a lovely pond there with lillies growing
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. legendary and spiritual places (~158)
        1. fairy forts (~5,616)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Murphy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Firoda Upper, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    Mrs Comerford
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Byrnesgrove, Co. Kilkenny