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School: Lisronagh, Cluain Meala (roll number 6789)

Location:
Lisronagh, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Éamonn Ó Conchubhair
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    Giants Grave,
    Lisronagh,
    Clonmel.
    Giants Grave is called "Bearna-Dhearg" or the "Bloody pass". It is situated on the left hand side of the road running from Clonmel to Cashel. It is about three miles to the north of Clonmel and about nine miles to te south of Cashel and is in the parish of Lisronagh.
    The Grave is marked by a large standing stone. It is called "Bearna Dearg" because of the fierce battle fought there between some of Hugh O'Neills army who were defending Clonmel and Iretons army which were marching from Lisronagh to help the army of his uncle, Cromwell, who was laying siege on the town of Clonmel. The Irish soldiers that were killed on that day were buried there.
    Another account about Giants-Grave is that Fionn was throwing a stone
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Location
    Giantsgrave, Co. Tipperary
    Collector
    E. O' Connor
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Teacher