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School: Castlecomer (B.) (roll number 1118)

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Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
D. Ó Riada
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0864, Page 245

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    fight the Yeomen whether they should win or lose. A priest led them against their foes and they won. Their arms were pikes, spades and shovels. During the battle however the priest was killed, and they buried him where he fell, so giving the field its name.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    J. Moran
    Gender
    Unknown
    Address
    Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny