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School: Rosenallis (roll number 5442)

Location:
Rosenallis, Co. Laois
Teacher:
Mrs L. Dagg
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0823, Page 413

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    It got it's name from Sidhean Beag a little fairy fort, or it could be Sean Beithe, old branches. It is in the parish of Rosenallis in the barony of Tinnahinch in the County Laoighis. There are eight families and thirty five people. The most common name is Corcoran. The people over seventy years are Mrs Corcoran. Mr Goodwin and Mick Kerins. They know no Irish. The land is fairly good. There is a small stream, it had no name. There are three cottages. There are no ruined houses.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Location
    Shanbeg, Co. Laois
    Collector
    Joseph Egan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lackan, Co. Laois