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School: Kilbeggan (Mercy Convent) (roll number 14491)

Location:
Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Sr Philomena
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0733, Page 117

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    There was once a road leading from Dublin road to Coola road through fields. It is now unseen practicly and is sometimes called "Sheep Walk"
    In the Penal Times it is believed that three priests were murdered in this boareen, hence its name Murdering Boareen.
    One priest's name is said to have been Fr Jessiuph.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. public infrastructure
          1. roads (~2,778)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Teresa Smyth
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath