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School: Banada (B.) (roll number 14304)

Location:
Banada, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Sr. Mac Dhuarcáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0173, Page 020

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    Benada Abbey
    Long ago there was an Abbey built in Benada. Monks lived in the Abbey. The remains of the abbey are still to be seen in the old graveyard. Not far from the Abbey the nuns built a convent. Some of the people say that one of the O'Hara's killed someone in the Abbey and on that account the abbey would fall. The people say that stains of blood can be seen in the Abbey where the person was killed. The people say that there was a ball on the top of the Abbey. The people say that there was a ball on the top of the Abbey. The English stole the ball back to English. It is said that a man from Tullnaglug helped them to steal the ball.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Donnchadh Ó Luinín
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Eskragh, Co. Sligo