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School: Naomh Eoin, Cill Choinnigh (roll number 1301)

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Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Bráthair Tomás Mac Binéid
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    Stephen Dwyer of Greenridge, Kilkenny
    Aged 40 years
    From his father Martin Dwyer aged 70 years about 20 years ago.
    27/1/38
    "The Hole in the Wall."
    This once famous tavern was situated at the rere of Bibby's Drapery establishment: High St, and was approached by a laneway atthe side, almost directly opposite St. Mary's lane.
    At the end of the eighteenth century and the beginning of the nineteenth it was the great supper House of Kilkenny. Amongst others who partook of supper in this tavern were the celebrated Henry Flood, Henry Grattan, and Jonah Barrington. It is believed that there was another "Hole in the Wall" in the immediate vicinity near the Town Hall. There is a popular song which runs:-
    "If ever you go to Kilkenny
    Inquire for the Hole in the Wall
    Where you will get eggs for four and a penny
    And butter for nothing at all."
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    Stephen Dwyer
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    40
    Address
    Greenridge, Co. Kilkenny