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School: Rosenallis (roll number 5442)

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Rosenallis, Co. Laois
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Mrs L. Dagg
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0823, Page 386

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    dedicated to the Blessed Virgin.It is called Saint Mary's.
    HIDING PLACES;
    One time after the breaking up of some land in Ballygillaheen a tunnel was found when digging.It was leading to a house of Bells. It was said that a priest hid himself there.
    THE PENAL DAYS;
    The penal days did not affect this district very much on account of a family of landlords called Piggots. They favoured the people and they had great influence with the English Government.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. time
      1. historical periods by name (~25)
        1. penal times (~4,335)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas Warren
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Corbally, Co. Laois
    Informant
    Patrick Mc Evoy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Corbally, Co. Laois