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School: Cruimghlinn (roll number 15967)

Location:
Crumlin, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Ml. Ó Conchobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0093, Page 120

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  1. Carraig an Aifrinn

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    In the village of Greenan there is a place called Carraig an Aifrinn or the Mass Rock. It is said by the old people that a priest used to say mass on that rock in the Penal days.
    It is a flat rock on a little height, & underneath it is a lovely green field. It is said that the people used to kneel down in that field, while mass was going on.
    Lots of people go to see that place as it is very remarkable and when they are coming home they take of bit of the rock with them as it is
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Delia Timlin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tawnykinaff, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs T Timlin
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tawnykinaff, Co. Mayo