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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0802, Page 111

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  1. Clonsast Wood

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    There is a story told about this wood in connection with the battle of Clontarf. Mailmora, King of Leinster wishing to present King Brian Boru with some masts for a shipping had then cut in the wood of Clonsast owned by the O'Dempsey's at that time. Between the O'Dempseys and the O'Byrnes who had the honour of carrying the masts. A dispute arose as to who should go first.
    Mailmora decided in favour of the O'Byrnes and then they arrived at Kincora
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máire Ní Mheáchair
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    James Brennan
    Gender
    Male