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School: Siolbhrain (Shelbourne) (roll number 5235 or 5484)

Location:
Gortrooskagh, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Síghle, Bean Uí Thuama
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  1. Killowen - The Battle of the Whitehouse

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    About two miles from Kenmare is the townland of Killowen and situated on one of the many headlands jutting out in to the sea is seen a mass of ruins of the White House. Sir William Petty ancestor of Lord Landsdowne, obtained extensive estates for surveying after the Rebellion of 1641. He planted a colony of English Protestants at Killowen. These were attacked in 1688 by the Irish and took refuge in the White House, the residence of Petty's agent and unable to withstand the siege they surrendered.
    Mr Richard Orpen, agent for Petty's property, and the Rev. Thomas Palmer were
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máire Ní Ailgheasa
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Gortnacurra, Co. Kerry