School: Cnoc Luinge (C.) (roll number 11665)

Location:
Knocklong, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Siobhán Ní Néill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0510, Page 029

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0510, Page 029

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  1. Cush is a very historical place it is regarded by the antiquarian society as the first Tara of Meath long before the present Tara of Meath. About three years ago it was dug up by several men who found a lot of valuable things. Mr. S.O. Reardon, B.A. the master of the work was head man. In one place called Gleann ná crocairé they found urns and at another place they found drinking vessels, braclets and watches. Another place called Geata Ban known as the white gate leading into the city, Gleann ná Crocairé is called the hang man's Glen long side it is the burial place called the crusin where the people were buried in a sitting
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Teresa Curtis
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Bridget Ryan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Mitchelstowndown, Co. Limerick