School: Balscadden (roll number 9492)

Location:
Balscaddan, Co. Dublin
Teachers:
P. Ó Séaghdha Francis Shaw
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  1. St Molaga's Church Bremore
    Middle of 6th Century.
    famous seat of piety and learning.
    Founder native of Co. Cork
    In early days of faith - St Cuimmin
    the tall and St Cumdan Mac de Chearda were passing by Ahercross between Mitchelstown and Kildorrery. They saw an old couple sowing flax. No children but were satisfied with God's will.
    The sowers were Dubligh and Moncholla.
    Saints promised them a son. (St Molaga)
    They became young (a miracle).
    King of Fermoy (Cuanna) brought them to his palace. Crowds came to see the miracle.

    St. Molaga performed miracles. He established a religious house at home and then went to Ulster, North Britain and Wales.
    Returned and settled in FINGAL.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    P. Ó Séaghdha
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mr P. Daly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Balbriggan, Co. Dublin