School: Clochar na Trócaire, Maghcromtha

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   St. Peter warming himself before the denial of his Master.

   Next is a spear, also a foot with nail, two scourges, one at each side of a pincers, and a hand extended and pierced through the palm. On the right of the window on the first panel is the date 1585; underneath the initials "R.M.C.C." (Randal Murthuile, Catherine Coilean) The ornamentation on the other panels has nearly disappeared, the result of time and vandalism. On the whole, the carved ornamentation of these windows seems more suitable for those of a medieval abbey than of a fortified castle. From the "glas-lar" another staircase led upwards, and out into the turrets and battlements of the castle, some of which still remain. Two machicouli project at the north-western and south-eastern angles of the walls about half way up. These constructions aided in the defence of the castle, as those posted in them, while themselves were secure from attack, could aim offensive weapons at enemies attempting a breach in any part.

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Brígid Ní Chéitinn

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Cooldaniel, Co. Cork

   Informant

   Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Tooms, Co. Cork