School: Cill Loiste (Killusty), Fíodh Árd (roll number 16111)

Location:
Killusty North, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Mheacháir
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  1. The Maid of Slievenamon was born and reared in our house. She went to America either for the benefit of her health, or to prevent her from marrying C. J. Kickham, as he was cousin of hers, this is why he composed the song " She lived beside the Anner." The Maid'sname was Catherine Carew she had one sister Johanna, who lived to be old, and one brother who died very young. My Grand - Uncle Ned Clancy and the maid are two real first cousins.
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      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Josie Kane
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13
    Address
    Killusty North, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Joseph Kane
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    49
    Address
    Killusty North, Co. Tipperary