School: Athy (St. Michael's Convent) (roll number 6209)

Location:
Athy, Co. Kildare
Teacher:
An tSr. Miceál Ní Leidhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0782, Page 026

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0782, Page 026

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    Rheban Castle is situated about three miles north of Athy.

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    to watch the surround district.
    During the recent Barrow drainage, numerous human bones were found on the still well defined path from the river to the moat. It is said that when the poor exhausted Irish and Danish slaves fell under the weight of their burdens they were buried where they fell
    It is said that there is a beautiful Lady seen at times, neat the outer door of the castle.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Winnie Day
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Athy, Co. Kildare