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School: Thomastown Convent (roll number 16028)

Location:
Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
An tSr M. Lelia
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0858, Page 066

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    a mile from Thomastown. Dysart Castle was established by Bishop Berkley on the right hand bank of the river Nore.
    In Jerpoint stands the ruins of an ancient Cistercian Abbey. It was abandoned at the time of the Suppression of the Monasteries in the year fifteen hundred and forty. it still holds many beautiful carvings. This Abbey was being built at the top of Jerpoint Hill but each night a large black dog knocked. The dog was followed to the end of the hill where he disappeared. The Abbey was built there and the dog was not seen or heard of more.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Agnes Ryan
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mr Ryan
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mrs Ryan
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female