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School: Kilmacowen (roll number 14441)

Location:
Kilmacowen, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Seán Mac Giolla Pheadair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0159, Page 056

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  1. Penal Times

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    Long ago in Ireland there were no chapels. All the people had to go to a mountain to hear Mass.
    When the priests were saying Mass men would come and shoot them.
    The priests were always afraid they would be shot during Mass.
    There were no lights allowed in the houses black blinds were put on windows.
    Rush candles were used for light.
    I heard this from my father.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. time
      1. historical periods by name (~25)
        1. penal times (~4,335)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mollie Kavanagh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilmacowen, Co. Sligo
    Informant
    Garret Kavanagh
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kilmacowen, Co. Sligo