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School: Shanbogh, New Ross (roll number 5297)

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Shanbogh Upper, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Seán Ó Dubhghaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0846, Page 219

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    There is one ancient monument, the writing of which is now undecipherable According to Father Corrigans Book, the inscription was in Latin - "Here lie Robert Den of Ballybussher (Busherstown) gentleman, who died May 23rd 1626 and Johanna Aylward, his wife who ----.
    William Den, probably a son of Robert, forfeited Busherstown, under Cromwell and was transplanted to Connaught in 1653.
    Ned Fortune (local historian already mentioned) told me that the monument was marking the resting place of some soldier, but, was unable to give further information, except that he knew men who were once able to read the inscription.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Ned Fortune
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Fisherman
    Address
    Shanbogh Upper, Co. Kilkenny