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School: Ceann Tuirc (B.) (roll number 14052)

Location:
Kanturk, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Liam Ó Caoimh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0354, Page 071

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    There is an old ruin called the "Old Court" at Banteer Road, Kanturk. It is nearly a mile from Kanturk Post Office, It was built by Mc. Carthy Mór about three hundred and seventy eight years ago. He was a great chieftain in this locality. Queen Elizabeth prevented it from being roofed, because she thought it would be too strong a fortress in the hands of the Irish rebels. It was to be roofed with glass.
    It is said, thath, there are dungeons under te ground in the "Old Court". It is also said, that when people were passing, they were put to
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Barry
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kanturk, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mr O' Shea
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Bluepool, Co. Cork