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School: Punt Abhann (Pontoon)

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Tawnaghmore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Anastasia Ní Chonaire
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0147, Page 434

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  1. The Old Ruins in this District

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    In the distance past when monasteries were very numerous there was one in Glass Island. The ruins are to be seen today. The island is situated in Lough Conn.
    The walls were of a good hight until a few years ago a storm knocked it down. The doors and windows were arched shape. The old people say that Francescians lived in it about 700 years ago and that some of the monks are buried in the ruins.
    There is an old story that an abbot was to be elected as head. This caused a division in the house. One party wanted a head of their own choise so this caused trouble and disputes between the monks, they tried to sett[le] the matter but it was impossible. So they decided to send for the bishop of Killala
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Muiread Nic Éil
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tawnaghmore, Co. Mayo