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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 121

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    There was a bush at the western side of Millgrove Bridge, Rathangan, Co. Offaly, called the Priest's Bush. During the Penal Days a priest used say Mass under it but it was cut down later.
    There was a battle on the hill of Kilnantic long ago between the Irish and the English. There is a field in Clonshannon, Rathangan, Co. Offaly, known as the Race-Course where racing used be held long ago.
    A lot of families in this district died during the famine. Some were found dead on the sides of the road from hunger.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. time
      1. historical periods by name (~25)
        1. the great famine (~4,013)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Brigid Ryan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballinowlart North, Co. Offaly
    Informant
    Mr Thomas Ryan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballinowlart North, Co. Offaly