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School: Clais (roll number 8692)

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Clash, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Cristíona Ní Chearbhalláinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0536, Page 144

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0536, Page 144

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    in the townsland of Knockane. It is situated in a field belonging to Mr. O Donoghue. It was built by Kennedy and it was owned by the O'Mearas. It was used by the Irish as a watch tower. There is an under ground passage from Knockane castle to Blean Castle. There is a winding stairs going from the ground to the top of the castle. It is about four hundred years built. The Irish used to get up on the top of the castle to see if the English were coming. There is a lot of other castles around this place.
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