School: Kilbeggan (Mercy Convent) (roll number 14491)
- Location:
- Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: Sr Philomena
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0733, Page 033
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- There is a Mass path leading from Kilgarvin to Killalloreen. It was used in ancient times but is not used at present. There is also one leading from Cloonamurikeen to Horseleap which passes through Meldrum and Coolough. On this pass there is a style which is known as ([Anriabhach]) Owenreevuch which got its name from the man who erected it. Old people say this man had the gift of prophecy. When he had the style erected he said “When that style begins to crumble so will the British Empire The style is to be seen still and is in good repair but it is not used now a days. When it was first erected there were thirty four families living(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Nan Moore
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath
