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School: An Clochar, Cill Ruis

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Kilrush, Co. Clare
Teacher:
An tSr. Pól
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0629, Page 513

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  1. Local Ruins

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    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Fitzpatrick
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Durha, Co. Clare

  2. Local Ruins

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    There are many old ruins in Scattery island, three miles from Kilrush. The ruins of 7 Churches and of a Round Tower can still be seen.
    The Round Tower - was built by St Senan when he was brought from Baltard to the island by An Angel. It is 115' high and the walls are 5' thick. It was
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