School: Páirc an Chuilinn (Hollygrove) (roll number 15138)

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   of very ancient trees and outside the embankment is a deep fosse of water.
   This rath is the largest and best preserved, but it original appearance is greatly marred by the fact that the Land Commission have made a sad fence across it, an act which is difficult to believe considering that officials of that body were instructed to preserve such ancient monuments from desecration. In the centre of this rath are the foundations of an ancient abbey of Grey Friars. In the 11th, 12th and 13th centuries this abbey was a seat of learning and piety renowned throughout the land. During the first half of the 13th century it was presided

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   History Edit

   Topics

   1. earraí
      1. struchtúir de dhéantús an duine
         1. séadchomharthaí (~6,794)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Pádhraic Mac Gleannáin

   Gender

   Male

   Occupation

   Teacher

   Address

   Garrán an Chuilinn, Co. na Gaillimhe