School: Tolerton, Ballylickmoyler (roll number 11321)

Location:
Towlerton, Co. Laois
Teacher:
L. Ó Broin
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  1. It is said that Finn Mac Cumhall was born in Killeshin. He was a great warrior. Gleann Uisean is it's Irish name which means the son of Oisin. There was a little town in Killeshin long ago. There was a prison, a place for hanging people, and a town. There is a great hill down through Killeshin which is called the cuts of Killeshin.
    The chapel in Killeshin has a great many steps leading to its entrance. It is said there is a painting on the door of the chapel corresponding with a Prince who was killed when out hunting.
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
      2. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. Fianna (~595)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael Lynam
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Towlerton, Co. Laois
    Informant
    Mrs Mac Carthy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny
  2. There were strong people in the district long ago. Thomas Toole from Rossmore was a very strong man, he was able to put up a half barrell of stout on Mr. Fitzpatrick's counter once.
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