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School: Árd-achadh, Ros Ó gCairbre (roll number 12598)

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Ardagh West, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Seán Mac Carrthaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0308, Page 187

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  1. Battle of Rosscarbery (continued)

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    (continued from previous page)
    as "Bloody Hill".
    At that period some 250 to 300 weavers carried on their industry in Rosscarbery. (Weaving Coarse Woollen Fabric...)
    The weavers' wives (led by Mariah O'Mahoney) took a very prominent part in the combat.
    In a recent excavation for the purpose of opening the foundation of a large house a mound of bones measuring 20' by 8'' was discovered. These are locally believed to be the bones of the victims of
    "The Battle of Ross".
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English