School: Brúgh Ríogh (B.) (roll number 8572)

Location:
Bruree, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Donncha Ó Haragáin
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  1. Headstones in Bruree
    Hanora Collupy 1786
    Hanora Kelly 1806
    R Walsh 1797
    Luke Hartigan (age 105) 1843
    D Nash 1797
    John Shea 1786
    Mary Morris 1789
    Ml Shanahan 1774
    Ml Harris 1814
    Ml Lyons 1803
    [Diagram] This is representation of stone in the ruined church of Tankardstown, formerly a parish of 200 acres. Long ago the last church - which was thatched - was burned by a man who was said to have withered after.
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  2. Hempenstall was a cruel yoeman captain who travelled around here in 1798. He was remarkably tall and strong and used to hang people by swinging them over his shoulder. A local legend says his
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