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School: Ballykilmurry

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Ballykilmurry, Co. Offaly
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Bean Uí Odhráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0807, Page 103

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    the fireplaces are all of beautifully cut stone. There is a tablet of cut stone over the door which bears the inscription, "By God of might, I hold my right" and over that is written, this house was built by Lady Mary Dane Finglas and her husband Sir Jasper Herbert in the year 1626. It was knocked down by Cromwell and his followers from Horan's field. The chimneys are built in groops of three two, and one. The castle is built on my uncle Terry's land about fifty yards from the dwelling house.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Lizzie Bermingham
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mrs Marian Bermingham
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    49
    Address
    Aharney, Co. Offaly