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School: Ballynacargy (C.) (roll number 7893)

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Ballynacarrigy, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Óda
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0740, Page 281

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  1. Kilmacnevin Graveyard

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    There is a very ancient and historic grave yard about 1 1/2 miles from the village of Ballynacargy. It is known by the name of Kilmacnevin. Long ago there was a town where the grave yard lies now. There was a monastery in the town and in one corner of the grave yard there are the ruins of the monastery. There are several old families buried there.
    Long ago there was a great battle fought between Sarsfield and the English. All the bones of the dead soldiers were gathered into
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
          1. graveyards (~2,501)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Kilmacnevan, Co. Westmeath
    Collector
    Mary Slevin
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    14
    Address
    Ballynacarrigy, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Mrs Ml. Slevin
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballynacarrigy, Co. Westmeath