Folklore

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“There is a spring well not far from the ruins of Kilmurry Church which is known as "The Blessed Well".”

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“The district abounds with many historical associations. Newtownmountkennedy the nearest village, is about a mile distant from the Convent.”

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“Newtownmountkennedy derives its name from an Alderman Kennedy knighted in Charles II's reign...”

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Baile an Chinnéidigh, Co. Chill Mhantáin

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“A battle was fought in Newtown on 4th June 1798 (The day Lord Edward Fitzgerald died in Newgate prison)...”

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“The ruins of the old church at Killadreenan (The Church of the white thorn) is of very ancient date...”

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“On Ballinahinch Hill is a small cave, and nearby a small patch of level land both of which are locally known...”

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(gan teideal)

“It is said that the old Castle at Newcastle was repaired by Earl Fitzwilliam during that nobleman's term as viceroy.”

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The Pass of Dunran

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The Devil's Glen

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(gan teideal)

“The customs of the people were quite different to what they are today.”

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Brigid Odlum

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