School: Allenwood, Robertstown (roll number 1712)
- Location:
- Allenwood, Co. Kildare
- Teacher: Seán Ó Clúmháin
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“Finn McCool threw a stone from the Hill of Allen...”
Finn McCool threw a stone from the Hill of Allen and it landed at the short cut to Allen Chapel. The mark of his fingers is on it and it is about 2 cwts in weight.(no title)
“A woman named Anne James was evicted from a place in Lowtown...”
A woman named Anne James was evicted from a place in Lowtown near the swing bridge. Some neighbours built her a hut near the supply canal.(no title)
“The wooden mugs long ago were called noggins.”
The wooden mugs long ago were called noggins. Oatmeal used to be steeped & they used to put an iron spoon in to sour it. The water of it was called "flummery" & it was considered a great drink.(no title)
“There is a small stream in Ballyteague...”
There is a small stream in Ballyteague called the "Cuban".(no title)
“The Protestant families were brought to Kilmeague...”
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“The football long ago used to be made of a plaited straw rope...”
The football long ago used to be made of a plaited straw rope & Lowtown and Littetown used to play. Then they would have wrestling matches.