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School: Stamullen (roll number 3181)

Location:
Steach Maoilín, Co. na Mí
Teacher:
Áine, Bean Uí Ghamhna
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0685, Page 309

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  1. How Picket Hill Got its Name on the Farm of Mr T. McCourt Stamullen

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    It is stated that there was an old ash tree where the priests used to say Mass in the Penal Days. It has been recently blown down. There was a man always doing Picket duty.
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    1. gníomhairí (~1)
      1. pearsana stairiúla (~5,068)
        1. Cromail (~315)
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      1. tréimhsí staire sonracha (~25)
        1. aimsir na bpéindlíthe (~4,335)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Steach Maoilín, Co. na Mí
    Collector
    John Healy
    Gender
    Male

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    “It is stated that Cromwell brought his cannon to Picket Hill and blew the roof of the old Church in Stamullen grave-yard.”

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    It is stated that Cromwell brought his cannon to Picket Hill and blew the roof of the old Church in Stamullen grave yard.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit