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School: Breachmhaigh (roll number 13222)

Location:
Breaghwy, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Tomás Mac Giolla Pheadair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0155, Page 273

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    Told by Mrs Curran, Breaghwy P.O.
    from John McGovern, Moneygold 60 years ago
    This is how the following was told to me:-

    Colm Cille one time had to pass Aughorrow. Some children who were playing at some street saw him coming and they said to each other that they would throw stones at him. Colmcille asked a man who was standing near why they were throwing stones at him.
    "Oh", said the man there is a wedding here to day and the bride and groom belong to this place and the children are enjoying themselves". "My curse on Aughorrow", said Colmcille and may
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. saints
          1. Colm Cille (~265)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Curran
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    70
    Address
    Breaghwy, Co. Sligo