School: Inis Mac ón Tír (roll number 12854)
- Location:
- Inis Mhic an Trír, Co. Galway
- Teacher: Muireann Bean Uí Chuinneagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0065, Page 124
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- (continued from previous page)heard the following words from some:-
"Murach do creidim ar Dhia
S' nac ar dochthas ar thainig tú ann.
Bheadh cuimhne agat go bráth
Ar do thoras atha na gceann."
Shrule:- Sruth-na-Fuil - Stream of bloodMassacre at Shrule 1642
- Island of the devout foreigner is the most interesting island on L. Corrib and one of the most remarkable spots on Irish ground for picturesque scenery, grand mountain view and existing historic events.Island narrows towards centre with an extensive graveyard in an ancient ecclesiastical enclosure. Within the graveyard stands the ruins of two ancient churches of different styles and date. One of the little churches (Teampaill Padraig) is said to have been built by St Patricks nephew (Lugnadh) who is buried there. The inscription on the stone which marks the spot where he was buried is said to be the oldest "Christian inscription in Europe". ie -(continues on next page)
