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School: Ballyragget (B.)

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Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Tadhg Ó Ceallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0868, Page 012a

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    Close to Ballyragget National School is a large rock on the side of the road leading into the village. There is a tradition attached to it. A battle was fought at a place called Aharney in the neighbouring parish and a prince who was defeated there was fleeing from the battle field towards Kilkenny when he was overtaken close to the present Bridge and at the rock his head was cut off. Many people believe that a ghost was seen at the spot for many years afterwards.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr Phil Mary Smith
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    65
    Address
    Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny