School: Baile Nua (Villierstown), Ceapach Chuinn (roll number 7737)

Location:
Newtown, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Seosamh Ó Conaire
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0643, Page 089

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0643, Page 089

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  3. XML “Cill Tíre”

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  1. Cill Tíre, a townland situated in Dromore, Villierstown was the scene of some very interesting discoveries by Professor McAllister during excavations carried out under his supervision during September 1934.
    Two ogham stones standing on the site were read by the Professor as follows :-
    (ogham lines depicted)
    C O L L A B O T M U C O I L U G A
    Collabot descendant of Lugh
    M A G I L O B A C C O N A
    Son of Lobchu
    M E D U S I M A C I L U ...
    of Medusos son of Lu ......
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
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