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School: Anglesboro (C.), Baile Mhistéala (roll number 10263)

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Anglesborough, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Bean Uí Dhonnchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0513, Page 411

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    There was a rath between Halloran's and Kielys near the village of Anglesboro' Thomas Kiely was, one day, cutting trees in the rath. He had occasion to edge a bill hook he he was using and did this inside the rath.
    He was found dead by Pat Halloran (brother to Thomas) with hook in his hand.
    Neighbours firmly believe he was
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. legendary and spiritual places (~158)
        1. fairy forts (~5,616)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Thomas Halloran
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    63
    Occupation
    Smith
    Address
    Ballyduff, Co. Limerick