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School: Prosperous (B.), Naas (roll number 8763)

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Prosperous, Co. Kildare
Teacher:
Ml. Ó Brosnacháin
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    “Naas is a very historical town. During the Insurrection of 1798 the insurgents were badly beaten.”

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    Naas is a very historical town. During the Insurrection of 1798 the insurgents were badly beaten. Houses and other things were burnt. Great crimes were commited there.
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    “At the Hill of Ovestown there was a great battle. Captain Lube commanded the forces.”

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    At the Hill of Ovestown there was a great battle. Captain Lube commanded the forces. They left from Donore. The following verse was composed
    Oh Jenys Jenny get my coat
    (continues on next page)
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. time
      1. historical periods by name (~25)
        1. 1798 (~642)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Daniel O' Neill
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Blackwood, Co. Kildare
    Informant
    Patrick Graham
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    25
    Address
    Downings South, Co. Kildare