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School: Ballybunion Convent (roll number 13233)

Location:
Ballybunnion, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
An tSr. Aodán
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0400, Page 204

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  1. A Prophetess

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    About seventy years ago a pious old lady came from the city of Cork, and lived in a hut overlooking Doon Bay. She was very holy and was praying always. Some people did not believe in her. She was of a very respectable family and had a sister living in Cork. She seemed to have a falling out with her people. She brought some beautiful furniture with her. She planted flowers in the church at Doon and they bloom every year. She said she had a vision of a convent being built overlooking Doon Bay, and that she could see the nuns
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bibbie Clancy
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Denis Clancy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    54
    Address
    Doon East, Co. Kerry