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School: The Rower (C.), Inistioge (roll number 15161)

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The Rower, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Labhaoise Nic Liam
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0847, Page 189

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    “Once there lived in the Parish of Inistioge, a man known as Freyne The Robber.”

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    Once there lived in the Parish of Inistioge, a man known as Freyne "The Robber". He used to rob the rich people and give what he received to the poor. It is said he has a crock of Gold hidden in Brandon hill. He robbed in many places throughout Kilkenny, Wexford and Carlow
    Some people say that the treasure has never been found, other people say that a man from Ratheen burned the bushes on the hill and found a boot of
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máire Ní Galabhán
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cullentragh, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    Bean Uí Galabháin
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Occupation
    Bean feirmeora
    Address
    Cullentragh, Co. Kilkenny