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School: Monaghan (Convent, Girls) (roll number 359)

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Monaghan, Co. Monaghan
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    Penal- Lore.
    During the Penal days there was Mass said at a place called Dromsnat. There is still a stone arch to be seen here, with a stone slab in the middle.
    Tradition tell us that when St. [Tiofemach?] had his church at Dromsnat, a dispute rose as to where the Grave-Yard should be made. One party wanted it in one field, and another
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. time
      1. historical periods by name (~25)
        1. penal times (~4,335)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Philomena Mc Kenna
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Smithborough, Co. Monaghan
    Informant
    Mrs Ann Murphy
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    80
    Address
    Gortmore South, Co. Monaghan