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School: Knocktopher (roll number 7033)

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Derrynahinch, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Séamus Mac Éil
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0848, Page 135

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    Knocktopher is a small village midway between Kilkenny and Waterford, and on the left hand side of the village about a hundred yards from the road the Abbey is situated, now occupied by Lady Laungriche but formerly occupied by the Friars.
    When Cromwell was passing Knocktopher on his journey to Kells the Friars had to fly for their lives because there was a price on their heads, but before doing so hid a lot of treasure under the Abbey.
    There is a well under the servant's hall. It is covered with a flag of stone. The well is called Saint Alberts well.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
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        1. Cromwell (~315)
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        1. penal times (~4,335)
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Mc Hale
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Knocktopher, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    Mr Morrissey
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Knocktopher, Co. Kilkenny