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School: Bracknagh (2)

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Bracknagh, Co. Offaly
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S. Mac Giobúin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0800, Page 042

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  1. Ancient Roads

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    St Brochan's road from his church in Clonshannon, to Bog of Allen. It is supposed it was built by unknown people in one night. It was made of blocks of wood. It cannot be seen now, but people found some of the blocks when cutting turf.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. public infrastructure
          1. roads (~2,778)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Edward Kavanagh
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    58
    Address
    Bracknagh, Co. Offaly

  2. Ancient Roads

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    Old road Nahana Cross to Parkmeen (Offaly) and from Nahana Cross to Kildrumminup to Clomcassan. (Offaly) River crosses it at Kildrummin & there is a ford built across it.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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