School: St. Brigid's Convent, Kildraught
- Location:
- Celbridge, Co. Kildare
- Teacher: Sr. Donatus
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- Lyons, situated about 3 miles from Celbridge is one of the historic places of Co. Kildare.At one time it was a village, but it was burnt in the war of 1641. With the exception of an old Castle, and the ruins of a Catholic Church, no trace remains.It is interesting to note that a Catholic graveyard surrounds the ruins of the Church.Its walls now protect a vault, in which the coffins are still to be seen intact. In this graveyard there are still to be seen tombstones dating back to 1693. In the old castle there is a winding staircase, which is still perfect. It is very probable that this was used as a defence(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Rosie Mulligan
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Celbridge, Co. Kildare
- Informant
- Margaret Mc Carthy
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Kearneystown Lower, Co. Kildare