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The History of Dublin 4

  • Curator: David McAndrew
  • October 27, 2017
  • 10 Pages
  • School: Sn Paroiste Maitiu Nfa

5th class have been researching our school and areas of interest in the local area. We have spoken to family members, members of the local community and our local historical society.

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  • 5th Class St. Matthew's N.S.
  • Sources:
  • Various books, interviews, and websites.
  • Collections:
  • Categories:
  • Livelihood and Household support
  • Sub Categories:
  • Old Schools
  • Local Place-names
  • Local Poets
  • My Home District
  • Local Monuments
  • Old Houses
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The Desmond Hall Newcastle West Co. Limerick

  • Curator: Noel OConnell
  • July 18, 2017
  • 5 Pages
  • School: Scoil Na Mbraithre

A brief history of the Fitzgeralds of Desmond and their castle in Newcastle West.

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  • Authors:
  • Pádraig Vaughan
  • Sources:
  • Guided tour and information given at the castle itself.
  • Collections:
  • Categories:
  • Historical Tradition
  • Sub Categories:
  • Local Monuments
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Sam Maguire

  • Curator: H O Connell
  • January 02, 2017
  • 6 Pages
  • School: Togher N S

The name on the All- Ireland football trophy is well known all over Ireland and yet few people know who Sam Maguire was. Learn about Sam Maguire - from Dunmanway, Co. Cork.

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  • Authors:
  • Helen O Connell
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  • Categories:
  • The Community
  • Sub Categories:
  • Local Monuments
  • Local Ruins
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Some Monuments in the Area of Ballingeary

  • Curator: Liam
  • October 25, 2016
  • 8 Pages
  • School: Scoil Fionnbarra

This story shows some of the historical monuments local to Ballingeary, West Cork (Beal Atha Ghaorthaidh, Co Chorcai).

  • Authors:
  • Liam Ó Tuama
  • Sources:
  • Irish War Memorials - www.irishwarmemorials.ie, Cumann Staire Béal Átha'n Ghaorthaidh, Twomey Family
  • Collections:
  • Categories:
  • The Community
  • Sub Categories:
  • Local Monuments
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Points of interest close to our school

  • Curator: Muinteoir 222
  • September 28, 2016
  • 11 Pages
  • School: Our Lady Of Wayside N S

Our school is located in Marino, 3km from Dublin City Centre and close to Clontarf. We have a wealth of interesting landmarks close by

  • Authors:
  • Fourth Class
  • Sources:
  • Internet Sources, Family, Community
  • Categories:
  • Settlement and Dwelling
  • Sub Categories:
  • Local Happenings
  • Local Place-names
  • Local Monuments
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