School: St Brigid's, Castleknock

Location:
Castleknock, Co. Dublin
Teacher:
Mrs Thornton
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0790, Page 182

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0790, Page 182

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    The famine of 1846-47 affected Castleknock very much.

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  2. In Castleknock cemetery there is a tomb stone in good order erected by the Chapelizod poet Tim Brien. The inscription on which reads
    This stone was erected by Tim Brien
    Who thought it fine to write this line
    In memory of his father John
    Who died in 1761
    His age it been 75
    In peace he lived
    And so he died
    He departed life on the 6th May
    And for his soul I hope you'll pray.
    Here also lies my sister Jane
    And all who knew her said the same
    She was honest, Humble meek and mild
    A loving friend of every child.
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