School: Cabra, Kingscourt
- Location:
- Cabra, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Violet Irwin
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1008, Page 159
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- (continued from previous page)horse and foot, in order that they might be ready at any time to repel the aggression of certain borderers. Again in 1618, George Allenyne was commissioned by the Goverment to visit the several baronies in Co. Cavan.In the adjoining townland of Laragh can be traced the hill where Cromwell placed his cannon prior to destroying the ancient castle.
- Proceeding from Muff to Bailieborough, by the mountain road, is the hill of Lough-an-Leagh, rising to a height of 1,600 feet.In this remote locality, an Oratory formerly existed. It was founded about 1300 A.D. by Gillia Jison O'Reylie, Dynast of Breffni, and dedicated to the Blessed Virgin. In 1393 the monks were expelled and replaced by others of the Franciscan Order. In 1468 this Oratory with others in the county were destroyed by the English under Lord Deputy Tiptoft, Earl of Worcester. No remains of the Oratory now exist with the exception of some large stones.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Emily Shekleton
- Gender
- Female
