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School: An Clochar, Roscrea

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Roscrea, Co. Tipperary
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0549, Page 143

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  1. Landlords in Roscrea (continued)

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    shot on his way home from the village of Moneygall in 1919 or 1920. He is buried in Ballycormack churchyard two mmiles outside Moneygall. It was rumoured at the time of his death that he died a Catholic.
    Written by:
    Philomena Tobin,
    Roscrea
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  2. Fairy Lore

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    There is a fairy fort in one of the fields adjoining Carrig Hill. It is a round mound. It's diameter is about two hundred yards. It is surrounded by hawthorn trees, ashe trees and hazel tress which are placed very closely to each other. The interior of the fort is higher than the field and the grass is also
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. legendary and spiritual places (~158)
        1. fairy forts (~5,616)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Philomena Tobin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Parkmore, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Mr John Stapleton
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    80
    Address
    Monastery Road, Co. Tipperary