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School: Ballykilmurry

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Baile Mhic Giolla Mhuire, Co. Uíbh Fhailí
Teacher:
Bean Uí Odhráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0807, Page 102

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  1. The Ballycowan Castle

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    [Photograph of building]
    The castle of Ballycowan is an ancient ruins. it is built on the North side of the grand canal on the banks of the Clodagh river about three miles west of Tullamore. It is built of stone and the mortar with which it was built is said to have mixed with bullock's blood and new milk. The window sashes, doorjambs and
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Lizzie Bermingham
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mrs Marian Bermingham
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    49
    Address
    Áth Airne, Co. Uíbh Fhailí