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School: Athboy (C.)

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Athboy, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Bríghid, Bean Uí Mhacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0697, Page 080

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    There are three castles in the school district. Their names are Frayne castle, Rathmore castle and Causcestown castle.
    Frayne castle was built 800 years ago. It was built by Hugh de Lacy.
    Rathmore castle was built 800 year ago. It was built by the Plunkett's of Rathmore
    Causcestownb casc castle was built 700 year ago. It is not known who built it.
    Frayne castle is in the townland of Frayne in the parish of Athboy and it is in the Barnoy of Lune.
    Rathmore castle is in
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nancy Maye
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Martinstown, Co. Meath
    Informant
    Mr Maye
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Martinstown, Co. Meath