School: Rathanna, Borris
- Location:
- Rathanna, Co. Carlow
- Teacher: D. Eustace
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0904, Page 240
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- 1. Gallow's Gap. A short distance from the home of Mr. Laurence Lawlor, Barnahaskan there is a double bend in the road from Rathanna to Ballymurphy. The particular bend is called Gallows Gap. And it is said that during and after the rebellion of 1798 an Englishman named Hempenstall hanged people suspected of having some connection with the rebels from a gallows, which he had erected.2. "Suideachán" or "Seacaun". On the top of the Rock of Barnahaskan there is a pinnacle called 'Seacaun'. Local tradition has it that the English Yeomen who were camped nearby always kept a sentry on this spot and could see beforehand any approach of their enemies as it commands a view for many mile around.3. Also we have "Knockmore" (Cnoc Mór) which is the biggest of a series of small hills.
"Knockroe" (Cnoc Ruadh) which has a brownish or reddish huge [hue?] from the heather or turf growing on it.4. "Killmesson" [Kilmissan?] Halfway between Ballymurphy and Coonogue is situated "Killmesson". Local tradition(continues on next page)
