got this from my father, George Donaldson, Finnoe, Borrisokane, Co. Tipperary.

In 1899 as Mr. George Hayes (of Finnoe House about a mile outside Borrisokane) men were sinking a drain, they felt something hard, and dug away, until suddenly they raised a perfect canoe or boat, stated to have been there for over 200 years, and strangly enough was in perfect condition and a very small line of silver along one side (from the bow to the stern.) The men immediately cleaned their discovery, and it is now to be seen in the "Museum" in Dublin, where it is very much admired by all the people round Finnoe."

Most of the roads in the district of Finnoe, Borrisokane, (Ballinmona, Kildarby, Castle, Rodeen) were made during the famine years to give employment to the local people, for which they got very small payment, some worked at the rate of 3d and 4d per day, and a foreman had (what he thought very good wages) 6d and 7d per day.
Masspaths - Masspaths are very seldom used in the district now-a-days, as the invention of bicycles has completely done away with pedestrian, but before bicycles became so common people used masspaths as a "short-cut" to towns and masspaths (as its name implies.) There are two masspaths in Finnoe district, one crossing my fathers farm from Rodeen to Ballyfinboy and continuing from Ballyfinboy to the "New Bridge" on the Finnoe Road.
Monuments or tombs - At Knigh, Nenagh, about seven miles on the

Though the name of the house in which we live is Finnoe, Borrisokane it is built in the townsland of Curraghmore, Borrisokane, in the Parish of Kilbarron, and in the barony of Lower Ormond. This townsland is very small comparing it with neighbouring ones, it contains 200 acres, has two farm houses, and two cottages on it. The soil in Curraghmore townsland is very rich, and it is said that some of the best barley going into the Nenagh Malt-house, is grown on Curraghmore townsland and around it. There are approximately 25 people living on this townsland none of them knowing Irish however, but it is said that everyone spoke it fluently in former times.
I, Nancy Donaldson, Finnoe, Borrisokane, heard this from my mother, Evelyn E.[?] Donaldson, Finnoe, Borrisokane, Co. Tipperary.

called "Cholera" and as a result when they died the body turned dark grey or sometimes black. And on the other hand it is said many people kicked the bottom out of their "coffin" because they were being "buried" alive in those tragic years.I, Nancy Donaldson, Finnoe, Borrisokane, Co. Tipperary, heard this from my father, George Donaldson, Finnoe, Borrisokane, Co. Tipperary who heard it from his father David Donaldson, Drummond, Borrisokane, Co Tipperary.

south side of Borrisokane, there is a monument or tomb to the memory of two men who were shot in 1919 or '20. The two were O'Briens though not brothers, and were natives of Nenagh, the inscription is in Irish and is a fine looking tomb. One of the O'Briens' mother is still alive and is living in Summerhill, Nenagh.I, Nancy Donaldson, Finnoe, Borrisokane, Co. Tipperary heard this from Thomas Kane, Finnoe, Borrisokane, aged 71 years.

There is another Holy well in Rathcabin, about 7 or 8 miles on the north east side of Borrisokane. This well is known as "St Kiernan's Well" and up to 28 or 30 years ago many people used to go to St. Kiernan's to be cure of sore eyes. There are no accounts of of anyone having been cured in this well for the last 3 or 5 years. Rathcabin is situated in the Parish of Lorrah, Birr.I, Nancy Donaldson, Finnoe, Borrisokane, heard this from my father George Donaldson, Finnoe, Borrisokane. Co. Tipperary.

There are a great number of tombstones to be found in Finnoe churchyard, which is in Kilbarron Parish, Borrisokane, many of these tombstones are very much worn through age, and are covered with moss. The most important of all these tombstones is one to the memory of William Greenshiels, - this stone was found lying beneath the soil when Finnoe church was being built in 1797, the stone or slab was immediately raised and is now erected outside the main door of the church, with the following inscription on it:-
"Here lieth the mortal remains of Elizabeth Greenshiels who departed this life in Ye (the year) 1739, also William Greenshiels Rector of Finnoe from 1715 to 1771 and who died in 1772. Three other tombstones of great age are those under which lie the remains of:-
1. Sarah Nash wife of Sam Abbott and later wife of William P. Bowler died 1819.
2. William P. Bowler - Lieutenant "R.N" died 1843.
3. Blanche Legge who died 1819, also her son

on Sunday only, as a great treat for the household.I, Nancy Donaldson, Finnoe, Borrisokane, Co. Tipp. head this from my father George Donaldson, Finnoe, Borrisokane, Co Tipperary.

for it. There is also a small little town called (brick town) Bricktown, which got its name from that factory. There did also a bard live in the district and composed many nice songs.
Tenakilla means the house of the church, Tig na Cille. Many people were burned in a church there long ago. There are not many old people living there. The people do not know any Irish. Houses were more numerous long ago then (there) they are now. The places where they were built are still to be seen. The land is fair and hilly. There are several streams but not many rivers. There is a cromlech in Fitzgerald's land in Tenakilla. It is supported by several small ones. This cromlech was used by the druids for an altar long ago. Three Kings were buried under it. Before they were buried their bodies were burned, and the ashes that remained was out into a silver pot and buried under it.
Finnoe is called after an old man named Finn and every time he used to fall he said "oh". So that is why it is called Finnoe. There are about twenty seven families in the townland. The name most common is Danaher. There are different types of houses, some are thatched and others slated. There were three times more houses in this district than there are now. There are many ruins to be seen here and there. The land is mixed and it is hilly and boggy. A deer was found in Woodcliff; he strayed away from Clare. The deer swam the shannon. Men followed him in a boat and they found the deer in Woodcliff. There is also another name for Finnoe - which is Whiskey hall. There was whiskey made there

The local sheep fair is held in "the Square," and the cattle fair in the "Fairgreen," although some cattle may be seen on the street on a fair day. "Luck" money is given according to the value of the beast and is called "The Luck Penny." When selling, the bargain is made by striking hands, and the animal is marked by clipping the hair from the side or flank, and sometimes "raddle" is used.
Before a big fair in Borrisokane, buyers may be seen going from one farm to another to buy, this is done so that the buyer may get the "pick of the flock."I, Nancy Donaldson, Finnoe, Borrisokane, got this from my father, George Donaldson, Finnoe, Borrisokane, Co. Tipperary.

success. After a time he became sub-manager, and finally manager.
He returned to Ireland at the age of 35, where he lived on his money for a great number of years. He very often visited his old home after his cruel stepmothers death.I, Nancy Donaldson, Finnoe, Borrisokane, Co Tipp. got this from Thomas Kane, Finnoe, Borrisokane Co. Tipp.

Collected by
Pat Quinlivan, Finnoe, Ballyhahill
From
Pat Quinlivan, Finnoe, Ballyhahill
Age 65

no one goes near them as they would scorch and rise little blisters on the skin.
Yarrow is found on ditches. This is how yarrow is used. It is gathered and saved for a couple of weeks. It is put down and boiled. The yarrow is strained, and the water is put up to cool. When it is cooled, sugar is put into it. It has the colour of porter. People say it is a fine drink. There is plant growing in the garden and if you beat it against a stone the water that comes out of it is a great cure for a boinloe(?). Ivy is cure for cleaning clothes. Sour Sally grows in the field. It is sour but nice to eat. Collected by
Michael Walsh, Finnoe, Ballyhahill
From
Tom Carter, Finnoe, Ballyhahill
Age 62

of Finnoe. People say that if he had gone by himself to look for it, he would have got the Gold.
It is thought that the Danes had it hidden there. The man dreamt it was ten inches away from the fire place. They took a ruler with them and they measured the place. Ned Meagher of Finnoe told me that story.Corrections
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Collected by
James Fitzmaurice Uohernagh
Ballyhahill
From
John Hynes Uohernagh Ballyhahill
Age 71Collected by
Pat Quinlivan Finnoe Ballyhahill
From
Mrs Quinlivan Finnoe Ballyhahill
Age 55

Michael Naughton, Finnoe, BallyhahillJohn Stack, Mohernagh, Ballyhahill

Collected by
John O Callaghan, Tenehilla, Ballyhahill
From
John O Callaghan Tenehilla, Ballyhahill
Age 67 yearsCollected by
John Walsh, Finnoe, Ballyhahill
From
John Nolan Finnoe, Ballyhahill
Age 74

people crawling along the roadside exhausted from hunger trying to eat bits of grass to keep them alive.Collected by
John Stack, Mohernagh, Ballyhahill,
From
Garett Stack, Mohernagh, Ballyhahill
AGe 49Collected by
John Walsh, Finnoe, Ballyhahill
From
John Nolan, Finnoe, Ballyhahill
Age 74

Michael Legge died 1874. Those tombstones mentioned are flat slabs supported by 4 or 6 pillars which were 3 feet high when erected first, but which have sank greatly and are only 2 feet high now. One tombstone in this old churchyard to the memory of Timothy Star who died in 1840, has many elaborate engravings on it, this stone is standing upright, and the engravings are chiefly images and crosses.This information I got in an old churchyard near my home. Nancy Donaldson, Finnoe, Borrisokane, Co. Tipp