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School: An Corr Dubh (roll number 14339)

Location:
Corduff, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Pádraig Mac Giolla'n Átha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0227, Page 019

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  1. Fenagh Great Breffni School and College Founded by St Killian, St Patrick's Nephew

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    Our saint was commissioned by his uncle to interview the chieftain king -- Eoghan Dubh, Black Owen O'Rourke of the city with the object of getting a grant of land for the upkeep of his monastic school & church.
    These two men met first at the castle gate. The imposing & impressive Killian excited the admiration of Eoghan and his druids. Killian becomblingly greeted his lordship, told him what he wanted for the greater honour & glofy of the One Supreme God of heaven and earth, allpowerful, filled with love for all mankind. "I ask this favour", says Killian, "for His sake. Ia am his servant now addressing you, great King of this illustrious city of Conacian Kings.
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      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    John M. O' Rourke
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    83
    Occupation
    Teacher
    Address
    Aghavas, Co. Leitrim