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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Cappamore

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0521, Page 197

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    There is a ruined castle in the district. It is in the townland of Knocknacorriga or Doon Glebe, Parish of Doon, Barony of Coonagh, Co. Limerick. The castle was at one time a lovely place.
    It was built by one Mr. McLoughlin over two hundred years ago. During the reign of Queen Elizabeth, he was murdered and a Protestant minister called Mr. Coote took possession of it. When he died, he was succeeded by one Mr. Arkinson, famous for trying to convert the people from Catholicity to Protestantism. At the time of his death, it was rumoured that British soldiers were to be put in possession of the castle, and when the I.R.A. heard this, they decided to destroy it, so it was burned by them
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máire Ní Dhonncha
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clogher, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    Seán Ó Donncha
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Clogher, Co. Limerick