School: Tolerton, Ballylickmoyler (roll number 11321)
- Location:
- Towlerton, Co. Laois
- Teacher: L. Ó Broin
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- 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.
- 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.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Michael Lynam
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Towlerton, Co. Laois
- Informant
- John Lynam
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Towlerton, Co. Laois