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School: Baile na Carraige, Cill Díoma (roll number 11295)

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Ballynacarriga, Co. Limerick
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Séamus Ó Gríobhtha
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    at Adare ravaged the country along the River Maigue and all went well until they came to (Ballycal) Ballyculhane. The Purcells gained the victory. The few that (were left) escaped carried the news to Adare. So after a while a stronger force were sent to take revenge on the Purcells. They attacked the Castle and after a prolonged struggle broke the wall. Rushing in they slew everyone they found not sparing women children or the aged.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Agnes O Brien
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mr J. O' Connor
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    52
    Address
    Mellon, Co. Limerick