School: Clochar na Trócaire (roll number 13381)

Location:
Killarney, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
An tSr. Aodán
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  1. THE STATION AT CLOC MOCUDA
    This is a Triduum. The way to the Cloc was originally a public right of way. It was closed and enclosed in Kenmare Demesne by a grand jury Order. The custodians took the key for the old pathway from one Irwin who was caretaker at Deenagh Lodge.

    THE PILGRIM arrived at dawn. She brought with her:-
    (a) a quantity of plain water in a vessel.
    (b) Three rags. They were left behind and hung on a Palm tree overhanging the stone.
    (c) Some fragments of Bread. If the Robin appeared rags were given him. Some think that a priest known as the "Robin" and that the "rags" were in reality the alter linen. Tradition says "if the robin appears your request will
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Location
    Cloghmochuda, Co. Kerry