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The above content was written
and submitted by Austin Rock in 1996, since then ScotWars
has received the following note
Re: the comments
on Alasdair MacColla and the lack of a memorial to Knocknanuss...
In 1997 local history enthusiasts led by Mr Con Tarrant
of Banteer, Cork raised money for a stone monument and
plaque to the battle and a plaque for Clonmeen Church
where MacColla is buried. At the time the remains of
the lead lining of his coffin could still be reached
through a hole in the crypt. This has since been covered
up and is no longer accessible but I can attest to Mr
Tarrant's breadth of knowledge as he and his daughter
very kindly took me around the various sites as well
as the impressive remains of Kanturk Castle. I visited
the area on November 13, 1999 - the anniversary of the
battle - and would recommend it. If any of your members
come across Mr Tarrant (his family runs the local garage)
please pass on my regards to him. His efforts deserve
recognition. (Brian Attwood) |
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