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School: Scoil na mBráthar, Portlaoighse

Location:
Port Laoise, Co. Laois
Teacher:
Br. Frampton
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0834, Page 298

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  1. Áitainmneacha - The Rath of Brennan

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    In Kilminchy about two miles from Portlaoighse is an old rath. It is like a great saucer and surrounded by a hollow or moat witch was said to contain water.
    Rathbrennan got its name because long ago a clan named Brennans lived here. Some people say that long ago a battle was here and some say that it was used as a place of burial for the dead after the battle. People say that any one who cuts down a bush a round this rath
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Donald Sullivan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kilminchy, Co. Laois
    Informant
    Mr P.J. Sullivan
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kilminchy, Co. Laois