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School: Tinnahinch, Mountmellick (roll number 9892)

Location:
Tinnahinch, Co. Laois
Teacher:
S. Ní Bhradáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0825, Page 038

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    the cell and it was said to be the Hermit's beads.In the cell there is a heap of stones which was the Hermit's bed and there is a flat stone on top for his pillow. The Hermit kept some sheep and they grazed on a part of the mountain called "Buailnacaoire" or the "Sheeps Run".Some nights there is a light seen going round the Cell
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Location
    Glenbarrow, Co. Laois
    Collector
    Catherine Fitzpatrick
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tinnahinch, Co. Laois
    Informant
    Mr John Dunne
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Tinnahinch, Co. Laois