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School: Ráithín, Mainistir Laoighse (roll number 16667)

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Raheen, Co. Laois
Teacher:
C. Ó Raghallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0832, Page 148

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  1. The White Horse of Aghaboe

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    The ruins of the ancient abbey of Aghaboe are about five miles from the little village of Ballacolla. This old place was at one time according to stories told a very large city. One of the finest buildings which is now in ruins was owned by the monks of the order of St Canice. About three or four miles further on was another large monastery in which the monks of St. Canice also lived. In those days there was no post or telephone and any messages that were sent were very often taken by men on foot
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maureen Tynan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ardlea, Co. Laois
    Informant
    Mr D. Tynan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ardlea, Co. Laois