School: Cannistown (roll number 15104)

Location:
Kennastown, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Maighréad Ní Ghiobúin
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  1. 1798 The croppies defeated here by the
    right of Leinster Bridge on the old
    remained (in 1869) of the dwelling in
    conflict raged for 6 hours. Only 27 defenders.
    Ancient tumulus to be seen within the enclosure.
    Clonard Cathedral founded by Finian 520
    bestowed Clonard on Finian. Babtised
    of Trim. Till 30 years. Then to St David
    he founded 3 churches.
    The round Tower of Clonmacnoise fell to the ground.
    1143.
    "The far famed Iona derived its
    Pillaged 12 different times - 5 by the Danes.
    O'Daly chief poet of Ireland in 1136 was
    from Breffney.
    1206 Simon Rochford removed the seat
    founded the Augustinian Abbey there.
    (Sechnal was the patron saint of Meath)
    Ruins still standing beginning of 19th Century.
    Oaken sloips day
    Where is it now? Thought to have been used in the
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