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School: Hollyfort (roll number 12523)

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Hollyfort, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Mabel Vaughan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0888, Page 180

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    supposed to have been in existence about the 16th century. Some of the old people have a belief that it was through "Black Tom" that the present Fitzwilliam family obtained their estates. "Black Tom" is said to have guillotined himself to escape a change of leasor. The ruins of his castle are on the land of Mr. Roland Taylor, Tinahely.
    (The matter in the three preceding paragraphs was told me by Mr. J.J. Hayden. The Black Raheen, Killaveney- Tinahely Co. Wicklow) Oct. 14, '34
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Location
    Wingfield, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    Mr J. J. Hayden
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    65
    Address
    Killaveny, Co. Wicklow