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School: Shountrade, Adare (roll number 6657)

Location:
Shantraud, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Fhloinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0505, Page 100a

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  1. Some Facts Connected with the Village of Adare

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    Some Facts Connected with the Village of Adare.
    About two hundred years ago and later, fairs were held regularly in Adare.
    The old fair green was situated on the site now occupied by the entrance gates and part of the demesne of the Earl of Dunraven, opposite the present Dunraven Arms Hotel. The old road to Limerick lead by the fair green about a half a mile to the right of the present road, over the bridge by the Manor house past the Franciscan Abbey, and on by Knockanes, and on to the present Limerick road, running by the
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Bourke
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballynagool, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    Patrick Brown
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Tuogh, Co. Limerick