School: St Fiachra's, Ullard, Borris, Co. Carlow (roll number 3459)

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1. The Ramshagh Rua (continued)

   

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   away. He got as far as "Stuacan Drana" where he was turned into a stone. His wife also ran and she was turned into a stome at "Ramshagh Hill" which was called after her.
   There is a house, in Marley, Co. Carlow called the "Palace" and when building this house some of the stones from "Ramshagh Hill" were used. It is remarked that no woman lives to be a great age in this house.

   

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2. The Harper

   

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   Once an Irish Harper was going through the Rower Co. Kilkenny, when he met Cromwell's soldiers. They were going to kill him when he asked to be let play on his harp for the last time. His request was granted, and he, knowing that his companion's lives were in danger,

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   Language

   English

   Collector

   Kathleen Maguire

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny