School: Prosperous (B.), Naas (roll number 8763)
- Location:
- Prosperous, Co. Kildare
- Teacher: Ml. Ó Brosnacháin
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“Naas was the chief seat of the Kings of Leinster. They reig-ned there for centuries.”
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- Anne Byrne
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 72
- Address
- Downings South, Co. Kildare
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- Patrick Brearton
- Gender
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- Age
- 72
- Address
- Robertstown, Co. Kildare
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“Edward Bruce when he came to Ireland, sorely defeated the Eng-lish.”
Edward Bruce when he came to Ireland sorely defeated the Eng-lish. Once he drove them to Athy. The greatest defeat of the English was at Athy under Lord Mount-garrett. They were on their way(continues on next page)