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School: Ráth Dairbhe (roll number 10001)

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Radeerpark, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
Henry Mc Kenna
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0950, Page 448

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    The "Garrison".
    In the front of this "Garrison" stood a row of large sized beech trees and also an old walnut tree. These trees were supposed to break the view of this old ancient "Garrison" from the attacks of enemies. Each of these beech trees stood between thirty and forty feet in height.
    To the back of this old "Garrison" to the Clones side, there was a number of small sized squares marked on the top of the hill, with a high hedge around each of them which were supposed to be a safety from surrounding enemies from taking this old Garrison.
    This old Dublin road is to be
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    James Lynch
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    35
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Skeachorn, Co. Monaghan