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School: Rathnageera, Muine Beag

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Rathnageeragh, Co. Carlow
Teacher:
P. Ó Dubhghaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0905, Page 006

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  1. The Black Castle Heighcin Bridge

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    It was situated on the bank of the Barron. It was built by Hugh De Lacy the Anglo Norman.
    There was an under ground passage under the Barron from this castle to Dinn- Roich the residence of the Kings of Leinster in ancien times. Some say that Catholics were persecuted in this castle by the English.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. Dinn Rioch Leighlin

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    It is situated on mound over looking the river Barron. It was the residence of the Ancient Kings of Leinster. The palace was a wooden structure, and one night when there was a great feast in progress the castle was burned
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Location
    Dinn Rig or Ballyknockan Moat, Co. Carlow
    Collector
    Katie B. Hogan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Rathnageeragh, Co. Carlow
    Informant
    Thomas Holmes
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    51
    Address
    Coolasnaghta, Co. Carlow