School: Gowran (C.)

Location:: Gabhrán, Co. Chill Chainnigh
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In the heart of Gowran stands an old abbey. Years ago monks lived there & when enemies surrounded them they escaped through an underground tunnell to Bally Shean Mór which is an old castle about half a mile from the village. The monks were betrayed by a woman friend who spilled milk on the way & Cromwell murdered the monks in Bally Shean Mór. The Abbey is now in protestant hands. There are some beautiful carved doors and windows. Lots of money was found there by a family named O'Hara.
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Topics
1. earraí
  struchtúir de dhéantús an duine
  séadchomharthaí (~6,794)
Language

English
Collector
Hannah Denieffe
Gender

Female
Address

Gabhrán, Co. Chill Chainnigh

Informant
Mrs Rudkins
Gender

Female
Age

84
Address

Gabhrán, Co. Chill Chainnigh