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School: Presentation Convent, Carlow

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Carlow, Co. Carlow
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Sr. M. Bonaventure
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0908, Page 003

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  1. Killeshin, Co. Carlow

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    Last Summer, a party of girls and myself visited Killeshin, one of the most ancient ruins in the county. Situated on an immense hill, this old ruin dates back to the sixth century. It consists of a picturesque gateway - enclosed in the front wall of the chapel, - which long ago was the entrance to the chapel. A beautiful doorway inside this is the principal feature. Arch within arch, pillars sculptured and carved into a complicated ornamentation, make up a whole, which in graceful design and finished detail, rivals the famous in Ireland. I took particular notice of an Irish inscription almost wholly obliterated.
    Near the doorway is a very old tombstone. The lettering is completely defaced; but from the fact
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Location
    Killeshin, Co. Laois
    Collector
    May Murray
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Graigue, Co. Carlow
    Informant
    Mr Curran
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Killeshin, Co. Laois