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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Cappamore

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0521, Page 139

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    The old family of De Burgh settled down in Dromkeen. Sir Richard De Burgh was the Chieftain. The descendants spread far and wide, holding castles and lands at Brittas, Dromkeen, Insert Lawrence and Carrigoreilly.
    When King William III was marching to the first siege of Limk, De Burgh who was in the army, took
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Dromkeen, Co. Limerick
    Collector
    Máire Ní Dhonnchadha
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clogher, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    Séamus Ó Caoinleán
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Knocknacarriga, Co. Limerick