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School: Newtown, Kells (roll number 5053)

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Newtown (Shea), Co. Kilkenny
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0858B, Page 08_031

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    see. It is also said that the moat was the place of the sentry or sentry stand. There is also the ancient Castle of Kells which was connected with the moat or Bawn by an under ground tunnel leading from the moat. This tunnel was once the pass or walk for monks who lived in the castle.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máirín Ní Longáin
    Other names
    Máirín Ní Longáin
    Maureen Lanigan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kells, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    Mr John Ryan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    43
    Address
    Kellsborough, Co. Kilkenny