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School: Presentation Convent, Lucan

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Lucan, Co. Dublin
Teacher:
Sr Gabriel

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0793, Page 275

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“A certificate of the Total Abstinence Pledge signed by Fr Mathew is in the possession of Mr P. Cormac...”

A certificate of the Total Abstinence Pledge signed by Fr. Mathew is in the possession of Mr. P. Cormac, Sarsfield Terrace, Lucan. It states that "John Ryan has taken the Total Abstinence Pledge this 22 day of Oct. 1839.
No. 87.701 Theobald Mathew, President.

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Informant
Maura Cormac
Gender
female
Address
Sarsfield Terrace, Co. Dublin
Language
English

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There is a flourishing branch of Pioneers in Lucan which roughly number about 250 not including the juvenile branch in the school. About 6 members of the branch are selected to form a working council who hold meetings every week; every quarter a general meeting is held of all members. Every year large numbers from Lucan attend the special function held for Pioneers in one of Dublin's theatres, Fr. Hooke C.C. Lucan is the Spiritual Director.

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