School: Loughteague, Stradbally (roll number 6129)
- Location:
- Loughteeog, Co. Laois
- Teachers: Brigid Keane Brighid Ní Chatháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0837, Page 247
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- (continued from previous page)OGHAM STONE
It is said that there is an Ogham Stone resting on the bed of the "Closh" on Keegan's land. (eastern slope of Dysart hill)
This closh or pool is oval - shaped about 50'x30' where cattle drink. Some years ago a big sally tree (willow tree) fell right across the pool over the Ogham Stone. From the trunk numerous young shoots sprang up which have developed into trees. At present it would be impossible to reach the stone without removing the growth.Another informant says the stone is a Dolmen.STONE COFFIN found nearby by Murt Lalor, grandfather of Miss Keegan present owner of this farm.
Miss Keegan is now over 80 years old (Feb. 1942)
STONE COFFIN was sent to the National Museum, Dublin, which had been ploughed up by Jas. LALOR Aughnahila.
Another stone coffin used as a drinking trough in Stradbally.A bit of porphyry was dug up by men working near Miss Keegan's house quite recently.
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Empey's Rath in field of Loughehoe mearing Keegan's land.Money - Pit - a little corner at roadside on Loughehoe? - Grange boundary.
