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School: Presentation Convent, Carlow

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Carlow, Co. Carlow
Teacher:
Sr. M. Bonaventure
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0908, Page 015

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  1. How the Barrow Got its Name (continued)

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    serpents from the heart of the Prince and killed them. Having burned them he threw the ashes into a river near by. Soon the river began to boil and destroyed all that was in it, from this the Barrow got its name. From the Latin work "Beirim" I burn or from the Queen's name, "Beirbe".
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  2. Carlow Castle

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    Carlow Castle is an immense building situated near Graigue Cullen. It appears to have been a rectangular building with drum towers at each corner.
    The Castle is a very old building. It was founded in the 11th century by Hugh de Lacy. It was established to protect people from invasion. The Castle had very thickly built walls and it was only a very short time that they were knocked down.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eilish Doyle
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Court View, Co. Carlow