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

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Ovens, Co. Cork
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Maud Mc Guire
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0345, Page 373

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    of Ogham characters were found on stone slabs near the rath. These, also were removed about 30 years ago for archaeological research.
    A secret entrance to the rath, leading some distance underground was made great use of as a "hide out" during the various "troubled times" of Irish history.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Miah Mc Carthy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    65
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Clashanaffrin, Co. Cork