School: Clochar na Trócaire, Maghcromtha

Location:
Macroom, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Na Siúracha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0341, Page 187

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0341, Page 187

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  1. One of the beauty spots of far-farmed Killarney is Ross Castle, which stands in a commanding position over the lower lake. It was the last stronghold in Munster to hold out against the Cromwellian forces, and was held at this period by Dounagh McCarthy, Lord of Muskerry.
    The Irish confederate forces were defeated at Knocknaclasha by Lord Broghill, and the
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