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School: Ballyfoyle, Cill Choinnigh (roll number 13510)

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Ballyfoyle, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Conaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0862, Page 363

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  1. The Leipreachans (continued)

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  2. Old Ruins

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    There are ruins of an old castle in Ballyfoyle in Comerford's yard. It was erected by a man named Purcell. The first of the Purcell's came over with Strongbow in 1170. At this time the Brennan clan was famous in Ballyfoyle. The Purcells did not want the Brennans and built the castle as a defence against their fierce attacks. A man named Creamer occupied the castle after the Purcells. He was married to one of the Purcells.
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