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School: Rathanna, Borris

Location:
Rathanna, Co. Carlow
Teacher:
D. Eustace
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0904, Page 241

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    says it is a corruption of the words "Kill my Son". These words are supposed to have been spoken by an English officer. Riding at the head of his troop he ordered death for anyone who looked around or spoke. The first to do so was his own son - who was not spared, for the officer is said to have spoken the above words.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Location
    Barnahaskin, Co. Carlow