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School: Loch gCarman (Christian Bros.)

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Wexford, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Br. Ó Héilighe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0881, Page 177

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    As Cromwell entered the town in 1649, the men of Wexford went to defend the gates, while their wives + children and others clustered around two Friars in the Bull-Ring. The names of these friars was Fr. Stafford and Fr. Raymond.
    As Cromwell's soldiers were departing the Wexford men, Fr. Stafford began the Act of Contrition. The people joined him, while Fr. Raymond began Absolution
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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