School: St Patricks Convent, Kilkenny (roll number 10478)

Location:
Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Sr. M. Dominic
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  1. The Butts Green
    In olden times this place was the "Middle of Kilkenny" because all the old roadways led straight to it. At present it is only a mere sketch of the former Green. It was in this square that the military practised archery. It was from the word "targets" or "butts" that it got it's name. The people of Kilkenny were also assembled here for meetings or to practise archery if necessary.
    Kitty O'Neill.
    13 Kells Rd.
    Kilkenny.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. public infrastructure
          1. roads (~2,778)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kitty O' Neill
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny