The Schools’ Collection

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  1. (no title)

    After the Norman invasion the manor of Lucan was in possession of Wirries Peche or de Peche...

    CBÉS 0793

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    On arriving at the inn, known as the Vesey Arms - a humble one truly for the locality...

    CBÉS 0793

    Mary Greene, Mr J. Greene

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    Lucan Demesne is reached by passing under the road, through a tunnel leading from the Hotel Grounds.

    CBÉS 0793

    C. Grahame

    Lucan Demesne, Co. Dublin

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  4. Sarsfield Cenotaph

    CBÉS 0793

    Molly Byrne, Mr Harry Byrne

    Lucan Demesne, Co. Dublin

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    It is said that when two men were cutting Sarsfield's Tree they had to leave it...

    CBÉS 0793

    Alice Neary, Mr John Rush

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  6. High Road

    CBÉS 0793

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  7. Dublin Riverside Resort

    CBÉS 0793

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  8. Hermitage - Scenic Charms

    CBÉS 0793

    Hermitage Golf Club, Co. Dublin

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  9. Hermitage House and Lands

    CBÉS 0793

    Hermitage Golf Club, Co. Dublin

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  10. Hermitage Bridge

    CBÉS 0793

    Lucan Demesne, Co. Dublin

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  11. The Five Knights

    CBÉS 0793

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  12. The Hermit's Cell and Wishing Stone

    CBÉS 0793

    Mona Campion, Mr Mc Kay

    Hermitage Golf Club, Co. Dublin

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  13. Father Matthew

    CBÉS 0793

    Maureen Birnie

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  14. Visits of His Grace the Most Rev Dr Walsh to Lucan

    CBÉS 0793

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  15. His Grace's Reply

    CBÉS 0793

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  16. The New Cemetery 11th May

    CBÉS 0793

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  17. The Archbishop's Reply

    CBÉS 0793

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    A certificate of the Total Abstinence Pledge signed by Fr Mathew is in the possession of Mr P. Cormac...

    CBÉS 0793

    Maura Cormac

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    There is a flourishing branch of Pioneers in Lucan....

    CBÉS 0793

    Maura Cormac

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  20. Esker

    CBÉS 0793

    Alice Neary

    Esker, Co. Dublin

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