School: Athy (St. Michael's Convent) (roll number 6209)
- Location:
- Athy, Co. Kildare
- Teacher: An tSr. Miceál Ní Leidhe
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“Baile margaidh agus baile phuist 'seadh Átha Í...”
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“Ballycullane is situated about three and a half miles from Athy.”
Ballycullane is situated about three and a half miles from Athy. Long years ago a family name Moore lived in this place. A short distance away is a castle known as Inch Castle. In the old days a family named Burke lived in this castle, the castle is now in ruins.
There was bitter enmity between the two families Burkes of Inch and Moores of Ballycullane One one occasion a terrible plaque swept over this district. The whole Burke family died except the eldest son Ulick. He too was in a dying state. When Una - the beautiful(continues on next page)