School: Castledermot (C.) (roll number 14201)
- Location:
- Castledermot, Co. Kildare
- Teacher: Mrs Elizabeth Aylmer
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0782, Page 076
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- (continued from previous page)The Priory which was said to be the most renowned in Leinster, for its learning was also noted for the blessed well which was attached to it.
It was called Saint Mary's, Well and was marked by a stone inscribed in Latin.
This stone was defaced by the antics of a madman.
There are many other historical places about Graney and many historical events relating to it.
In which the Ambush is the latest.
This happened in October 1924.
A lorry full of soldiers were proceeding from Castledermot to Baltinglass and on passing through Graney (were) was suddenly fired on by the hidden enemy.
Five of these soldiers were victims of this Ambush and two of them escaped with severe wounds.
It is said that during the Fenian Régimé the Fenians were similarly surprised by the English soldiers in a public house in Graney.
These men were hanged out of an ash tree, insted of being shot.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Proinnséas Ní Bhroínn
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Graney West, Co. Kildare
- Informant
- Seamús Ó Bhroínn
- Relation
- Parent
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Graney West, Co. Kildare
