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1. Killeshin, Co. Carlow (continued)

   

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   that it faces east it is said that it stands above the grave of a religious. These ruins stand conspiciously on a magnificent Graveyard sloping southwards towards the town of Carlow, while to the west through the heather hills one gets a glimpse of the lofty range of mountains between Bagnalstown and Enniscorthy; Mount Leinster and the Blackstairs towering loftily above their sister peaks. Theses hills and mountains are extensively wooded. Although it is a stiff climb to Killeshin, the exquisite view to be obtained is worth it. With much difficulty and weariness we reached the extreme summit of the hill. Nine counties are included in the panorama. In the bosom of the lowlands, hamlets and farm houses dot the scene. The houses of Carlow town cluster, away to the

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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