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School: Castlecoote (roll number 6344)

Location:
Baile Mhic Oireachtaigh, Co. Ros Comáin
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Ghabhláin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0263, Page 149

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0263, Page 149

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  1. Castlecoote - Caisleán an Chuitigh (continued)

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  2. Castlecoote - The Gunnings

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    It is said that the 'Three Graces' or beautiful Miss Gunnings at one time lived in Castle Coote. Their father Major Gunning was a rollicking, duelling fine old Irishman who left his widow and daughter penniless at his death.
    The widow went to Dublin and had the good fortune of getting into the favour of a great actress who introduced the beautiful Miss Gunnings into society. Maria and Elizabeth married the Earl of Coventry and the Duke of Hamilton respectively. They became the rage, and reigned supreme as Queens of Beauty.
    At the height of her fame, Maria died seven years after he marriage. Elizabeth became the close friend of the Queen.
    Every age has its beautiful women. They play their parts and pass on down the corridors of time.
    [Margin notes]
    The Three Graces
    Maria.
    Elizabeth was Duchess of Hamilton & Argyle.
    Maria was Countess of Coventry.
    Sophia died.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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