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Brierfield, Co. Galway
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Séamus Ó Conaire
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0083, Page 180

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  1. Old Customs (continued)

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    in a white horse and carriage.
    So when the Landlord was coming home some man shot him and they said it was this man. So they him. He said if he was innocent he would turn to his own house so he did.
    Chrissie Finn
    Brierfield South
    Menlough
    Co Galway
    Got from James Finn
    Brierfield
    Menlough
    Co Galway
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  2. The Castle of Abbey Knockmoy

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    The Castle of Abbeyknockmoy
    9th November
    Seven miles south east of Tuam are the ruins of a Cistercian Abbey. It is built on the banks of a small river. This Abbey was founded in the year (1109). Cathal Croabh Dearg O'Connor, whose tomb is preserved with it ruins. The Cistercians were introduced into Ireland by Saint Malachy Archbishop of Armagh.
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