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School: Breachmhaigh (roll number 13222)

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Breaghwy, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Tomás Mac Giolla Pheadair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0155, Page 267

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    reverence” said the man. In that case” said the priest “sit down there and you may remain here with me as long as you live.” The old man did so and lived happily with the priest for the remainder of his life.
    The track of the house in which the poor scholar once lived is still to be seen in a field belonging to Martin O’Connor of Breaghwy. The priest is buried in Ahamlish Churchyard in this parish. The stone over his grave bears a Latin inscription, the English translation of which is: - Here lies the grave of Father Brian Harte – died on the 17th June 1702.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Micheal Mc Donagh
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    73
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Breaghwy, Co. Sligo