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School: An Clochar, Roscrea

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Roscrea, Co. Tipperary
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An Mháthair M. Ní Thuathaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0549, Page 018

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    bones were found around the spear. The bones were buried in consecrated ground by the Darby family and Father Gleeson.
    One day the O'Carrolls were riding in the fields. They saw a young lady and sent their soldiers to fetch her. They kept her as a prisoner in the top portion of the castle. One day the girl tried to escape. She leaped from the window, but escaped unhurt. Ever since the castle has been called "Leap Castle".
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Madeline Minogue
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Parkmore, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Mr William Butler
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 60