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School: Abbeyleix Convent (roll number 13613)

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Mainistir Laoise, Co. Laoise
Teacher:
Mother Paul
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0832, Page 042

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  1. Gurtnaclay Castle (continued)

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    It is also related that Brian Boru's soldiers resided there. The castle was built with holes in the walls and the soldiers used to put the barrels of their guns through these and fire shots at the enemy when they saw them approaching.
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