School: Clochar

Location:
Clogher, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
M. Ó Gealbháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0095, Page 29

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    Father Reidy now rests within 20 yards of the chapel.
    It is his monument.
    Many stories are told of Ballintubber Abbey.
    Caral Mor, or Crobdearg O Connor, being--it is said--fighting in Mayo and being straitened by his enemies, vowed to God and Mary that he would raise a great temple in Their honour, if They would bless his arms with victory in the coming fight.
    And it came to pass that on the morrow his enemies were scattered: whereupon Caral gave immediate orders to his Artificers that his vow be fulfilled: nor would he brook delay.
    "And where shall it be
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Micheál Ó Gealbháin
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Seán Corkel
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballintober, Co. Mayo