School: Leamhach (Leigh)

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Leigh, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Máighread Ní Mhuireagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0553, Page 206

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0553, Page 206

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    When the Butlers got a footing in Thurles their chief object was to build and wall the town and so entrench themselves. King Edward III granted them a patent to do so, and to pave the place in addition. To carry on the work the tolls and customs of everything coming into and sold in the town to those interested. Down to recent years the East and W. Gates were standing and one of the streets is other known as West Gate.
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