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School: Ovens (C.) (roll number 5985)

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Ovens, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Maud Mc Guire
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0345, Page 340

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    In the parish of Ovens on the western boundary of Clashanafrin is the townland of Kilbane. Here, before the Penal Days, a thatched Catholic Church existed. St. Finbarr officiated there. The church was situated about one hundred yards from the main road. The church road is very ancient. It leads to Rathcullen, the alleged birthplace of St. Finbarr. Traces of the churchyard still remain. By the church road the O'Mahony forces are said to have marched on their way to the battle of Clonfarf. The bridal path from the crossroads through Clashanafrin to upper
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. time
      1. historical periods by name (~25)
        1. penal times (~4,335)
    2. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Kilbane, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Miah Mc Carthy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    65
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Clashanaffrin, Co. Cork