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School: Abbeyleix Convent (roll number 13613)

Location:
Abbeyleix, Co. Laois
Teacher:
Mother Paul
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0832, Page 022

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  1. Mass Pits

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    There are four ancient Mass Pits in the Parish of Abbeyleix. At Redhills about two miles from Abbeyleix one was situated and the following story is told in connection with it. This Church was burned by a member of the De Vesci family named Captain Knapton. While passing by Ladywell outside Ballinakill he insulted a girl and the young beat him.
    In revenge he rode straight to the Redhills and burned down the Chapel. These ruins are
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    1. time
      1. historical periods by name (~25)
        1. penal times (~4,335)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Lily Clinton
    Gender
    Female