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School: Drumshanbo (C.) (roll number 12873)

Location:
Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Margaret Flynn

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0207, Page 148

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“St Patrick passed through Co Leitrim on his way from Co Roscommon to Mag Sleact in Co Cavan to destroy the chief idol Crom Cruac.”

Impression of Bravliagha Altar on


(Sliabh-an-Iarainn)
St Patrick passed through Co Leitrim on his way from Co Roscommon to Mag Sleact in Co Cavan to destroy the chief idol Crom Cruac. He also passed through Liscarbon on his way to Sliab-an-Iarainn to put a stop to Druids worship there.
Bravliagha on Sliabh-an-Iarainn was a Druids Altar and

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Informant
Patrick Scollan
Gender
male
Address
Murhaun, Co. Leitrim
Language
English