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School: Askeaton (C.) (roll number 2040)

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Askeaton, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Áine, Bean Mhic Eoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0502, Page 255

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    The Abbey was built in the year 1427 AD. the Franciscans occupied it then but now it is used as a graveyard. They say the Abbey was built in one night.
    Thee is also the ruin of an old castle situated in Mr Bridgemans land. There is an underground passage connecting it and the Abbey.
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  2. Old Ruins

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    There are two old ruins in Lismakeera, an old castle and an old church. The danes lived in the castle long ago. It is three storey in height. It is situated south of Askeaton.
    The church is on a rise near the Forth. It is older than the Church. It was
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    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridget O' Shaughnessy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lismakeery, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    Mr D. O' Shaughnessy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    70
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Ballyan, Co. Limerick