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School: Beann-chorr (roll number 13808)

Location:
Banagher, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Tadhg Ó Hairt
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0141, Page 160

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    Saint Cummin's Clay
    When Saint Cummin lived in Ballinlena sometimes called Kilcummin or (Cillcummin), he lived with a married couple who were without issue.
    The husband's name was Maughan and the wife's maiden name was Loughney. When the saint was dying he told this couple that any man of the name Maughan or any woman of the name Loughney could take the clay of his grave and it would be a cure for any ailment. The poeple of the locality had great faith Saint Cummin's Clay. So much so that people going on long journeys or voyages sewed the priceless clay in
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Kilcummin, Co. Mayo
    Collector
    Martin Clarke
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Castlenageeha, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Joseph Clarke
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Castlenageeha, Co. Mayo