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School: Ballykilmurry

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Ballykilmurry, Co. Offaly
Teacher:
Bean Uí Odhráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0807, Page 111

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    There is an old castle in our fields built by Sir Jasper about 332 years ago. There is one wall standing about 25 ft high. there are a lot of bushes and briars around it and it is very hard for you to get in to it. It is said there is a cave running from Aharney castle to Ballycowan castle. It is situated about 250 yards from the road. It is said that it is not lucky to take any bushes or stones to build stables from these ruins.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Emily Scully
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Aharney, Co. Offaly
    Informant
    Edward Scully
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Aharney, Co. Offaly