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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 023

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    situated on the lands of the Carter family. In restitution Lord De Vesci gave land to the Parish priest of Abbeyleix to build a new Church. Not a trace of these ruins remain. The old people say that Carter removed the stones to Moate and that God punish him insanity. The people say that there was a Mass Pit in Cashel Ballyroan opposite Ryan's farm and no trace of the runs remain. There was also one in Cullenagh and the people say that the door in Barringtons Barn was the
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. time
      1. historical periods by name (~25)
        1. penal times (~4,335)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Lily Clinton
    Gender
    Female