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School: An Gleann, Graiguenamanagh

Location:
Glynn, Co. Carlow
Teacher:
P. Ó Flaithbheartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0903, Page 095

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    “There is a castle in Coothill.”

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    There is a castle in Coothill. In the time of the Danes this castle was built. Many of them lived there to mind the castle. In the night time they used to steep in their turn and a few would stop up to mind the castle, afraid any enemies would come to knock the castle. They had a hole over the door to throw down boiling tar on the enemies afraid they would knock the castle
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas Dunphy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    12
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Saint Mullin's, Co. Carlow
    Informant
    James Dunphy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    24
    Address
    Saint Mullin's, Co. Carlow