School: Kilmaganny, Thomastown
- Location:
- Kilmaganny, Co. Kilkenny
- Teacher: C. Ó Hurdail
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0852, Page 327
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- Mr John Andrews was a local landlord of the good type, there being but one eviction. The people went to America.
The landlord bought the land from the landlord before him. If people cut a stick they were punished.
Tithes were collected in the district, when the farmer had to give one-tenth of his crop, which he resented. The battle of Carrickshock was fought on account of the tithes. - Mr Marsh was looked upon as being a good landlord as there were no evictions during his time.
During Maurice Reid's time, many people, some of whom went to America & others to the "Poor House", were evicted. His ancestors lived in Carrahill Castle.
Tithes were collected for the Protestant Minister. 1/10 of everything was given. Carrickshock was fought on account of the tithes.
