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School: Athlone (Mixed) (roll number 16092)

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Baile Átha Luain, Co. na hIarmhí
Teacher:
T. Hunter
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0748, Page 038

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    [N.B. Correct Title: Béaloideas re: St. Kenny's Castle]
    20/6/34
    Religious: 43
    Information supplied by Mrs. Mulvihill, Kilkenny West, Co. WEstmeath (Tubberclare P.O.) Aged 35 approx.
    St. Kenny's Castle was a large high building the ruins of which are still to be seen. A man named Billy Mitchell stood on the top of the castle on his head. Some years later he was killed on the railway line by a train.
    Signature: T. E. Hunter
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    T. E. Hunter
    Informant
    Mrs Mulvihill
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    c. 35
    Address
    Cill Chainnigh, Co. na hIarmhí