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School: Ballybrittas (roll number 14013)

Location:
Ballybrittas, Co. Laois
Teacher:
Méadhbha Nic Labhráinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0835, Page 194

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    Rory O' Moore was a brave hero. He lived at Dunamaise Castle. It was the strongest castle in Ireland at one time. When ever he was defeated in battle he used to escape to his strong castle to safety. He was a brave and clever general. He was a tall thin man. Over the door of his castle he had a watchman and when anyone came to rob the castle the watchman used to pour boiling tar on top of him and scald him to death.
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    George Eacrett
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballybrittas, Co. Laois