School: Clonard (roll number 16067)
- Location:
- Cluain Ioraird, Co. na Mí
- Teacher: Séamus Ó Fithcheallaigh
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- Local RuinsAn ancient Augustinian Monastery - now roofless on banks of Boyne, near Ballyboggan bridge, and midway between Clonard and Edenderry. This was founded in the 12th Century by Jordan Cormin.In the year 1538, a crucifix which was held in great veneration was publicly buried here, on the roadside near Ballyboggan bridge, and at the foot of Carrick hill. It is said that soon after, a well sprang up here. The well is still there, surrounded by a concrete wall and roof, and is called the well of the Holy Cross. There is no pattern at present, in connection with this well. Donore Castle - Norman - roofless - on North bank of Boyne - near public road, between Hill of Down and Trim and 4 miles from Hill of Down. Those rains are in good preservation and have recently been repaired by the Board of Works.Ardnamullen Castle - Norman - Built by De Lacy - on the road side at Ardnamullen Hill (Brian Casserly's Land) - 2 miles west of Clonard. Walls now only about 12 feet in height. Church of St. Liadhan - at Killyon between Hill of Down and Trim, and 2 miles from Hill of Down. St. Liadhan was the(continues on next page)
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