School: Cill Díoma (B.) (roll number 6516)
- Location:
- Kildimo, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Seosamh Ó Scealláin
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- (continued from previous page)and there is a small outbuilding on the north corner, the use of which is not known now.It was built by the Purcells soon after the Anglo Norman invasion. It was held by them until the year 1600.The English garrison at Adare ravaged the district along the Maigue. All went well until they came to Ballycullane. The Purcells sallied out and annihilated them. The survivors made their way back to Adare and a stronger force was sent to take revenge on the Purcells. This force camped on a hill near by which has been called Craggaun Lumpard.After a firm resistance the wall was breached. The English rushing in, slaughtered everyone in the castle, women, children, the aged.Purcell alone escaped and found refuge with David Barry of the lake. From there he made his way to Scattery Island where he was given up to the English by the Mac Mahons.James O'Connor,
Bolane,
Kildimo,
Co. Limerick.Obtained from John O'Connor,
Mellon,
Pallaskenry,
Co. Limerick. Aged 59
- Collector
- James O Connor
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Bolane, Co. Limerick
- Informant
- John O Connor
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 50
- Address
- Mellon, Co. Limerick
