School: Tankerstown (roll number 15304)

Location:
Tankerstown, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Thom. F. Meagher
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  1. Cappagh Castle
    In Cappagh there stands a castle. It belongs to an early period.
    It was erected by the Normans in the early centuries. Two Burke brothers lived there, one of whom got jealous and killed the other.
    Long ago there was a road under ground from the Castle to the river Aherlow, but a big rock fell from the Castle and closed up the entrance to it. A short distance away from the Castle stands a small circular house with small holes in it. This was a protection during wartime. The people inside could shoot through the holes. The Castle is now in ruins.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Ned O' Brien
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cappauniac, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Mr Ned O' Brien
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cappauniac, Co. Tipperary