Scoil: Cullahill (C.), Rathdowwney (uimhir rolla 13137)

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   and they came over to Ireland for their estates. William Marshall then became owner of Strongbow's land, through his wife. The Fitzpatricks were then the great lords of Upper Ossory, and Earl Marshall, fearing they would become too domineering, rose against them and drove them out. In this way, they came to live in Cullohill Castle which became their principal keep.
   There is an ancient legend connected with Cromwell's death. It is said that when he died, it was a very stormy night. Dark clouds scudded the sky, and the wind whistled and moaned. It is said that it was a fitting end to the life of one, who was so cruel and ferocious in his time.
   It is said, that when the Penal Laws were in force in Ireland, a bishop, who was offereing up Mass in the Mass-pit of Derreen, which is a mile and a half from this school was seized on by the English soldiers, who dragged him to a nearby wood, and hanged him to a tree. This wood is now called 'Bishop's Wood' while the tree on which

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   Béarla

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   Nora Rhatigan

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   Cullahill, Co. Laois

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   Mrs Rhatigan

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   Cullahill, Co. Laois