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School: Teampall Mhuire

Location:
Carbad Beg, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Eithne, Bean Uí Mhaonghaille
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0144, Page 486

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  2. The Breastagh Stone

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    About a mile from our school stands the Breastagh Stone. In the field of John, Langan, Breastagh, Carrowmore, Lacken. It is where Gabra the son of Awley was buried. It is about seven feet high, it is built of stone. The words which are printed on it are "Here lies Gabra the son of Awley".
    King Awley was the King of this district long ago. Once when St Patrick was at the court of Leary, it happened that
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Lynn
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cartoon, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs Munnelly
    Relation
    Not a relative
    Gender
    Female
    Occupation
    Teacher
    Address
    Carbad Beg, Co. Mayo