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School: Thomastown Convent (roll number 16028)

Location:
Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
An tSr M. Lelia
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0858, Page 067

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    Legan Castle is in the townland of Legan in the barony of Gowran in the County Kilkenny. It derives its name from the ancient "líogán", Pillar or Hollow Stone" which was to be seen in the yard up to a few years ago. Leagan Castle is about four hundred years old. It was built and occupied by Oliver Grace who got the title of the "Legan Gent". The castle had a murder hole which is now closed up.
    Grennan Castle is in the townland of Grennan not
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nellie Stapleton
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mr Stapleton
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male