School: Clochar na Trócaire, Maghcromtha

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1. How the Papal Nuncio Came to Macroom (continued)

   

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   under Preston and Owen Roe O'Neill and were now returning to serve under these generals in their native country. The party landed and proceeded to some shepherd's hits near the shore, where they obtained shelter for the night, while Belling, who was of the party, despatched runners to all the friends of the Catholics announcing their safe arrival.
   Next morning the Nuncio celebrated Mass in the hut which had sheltered him through the night. A great crowd of people had already gathered, and upon understanding whom their visitors were, brought their presents of beer, bread, butter, cheese, and the like. The lord of the district, Donagh McCarthy of Ardtully Castle, now appeared upon the scene. He brought with him his two companies of soldiers, one of infantry, the other mounted and well armed, and invited the Nuncio and party to be his guests in Ardtully Castle. The invitation was gratefully accepts and all set out for that hospitable mansion.

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Máire Ní Cheallacháin

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Coolkisha, Co. Cork

   Informant

   Seán Ó Thuama

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Coolkisha, Co. Cork