School: Allenwood, Robertstown (roll number 1712)

Location:
Allenwood, Co. Kildare
Teacher:
Seán Ó Clúmháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0775, Page 026

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    Finn McCool threw a stone from the Hill of Allen...

    Finn McCool threw a stone from the Hill of Allen and it landed at the short cut to Allen Chapel. The mark of his fingers is on it and it is about 2 cwts in weight.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    A woman named Anne James was evicted from a place in Lowtown...

    A woman named Anne James was evicted from a place in Lowtown near the swing bridge. Some neighbours built her a hut near the supply canal.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    The wooden mugs long ago were called noggins.

    The wooden mugs long ago were called noggins. Oatmeal used to be steeped & they used to put an iron spoon in to sour it. The water of it was called "flummery" & it was considered a great drink.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    The Protestant families were brought to Kilmeague...

    The Protestant families were brought to Kilmeague and planted there by a Captain Richardson.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    The football long ago used to be made of a plaited straw rope...

    The football long ago used to be made of a plaited straw rope & Lowtown and Littetown used to play. Then they would have wrestling matches.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.