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School: Gráinseach, Cill Mocheallóg (roll number 9970)

Location:
Grange, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Tomás Ó Loínsigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0516, Page 426

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    A Chariot Race
    In some histories dealing with Pagan Ireland mention is sometimes made about Monasteranenagh, in the Co. Limerick.
    This name is supposed to be Monaster-an-Aonaig - or the Monastery of the Fair, and was supposed to be built on the old fair green of Clocar near Dromin Church which is situated about 4 miles south-west of Bruff and about 3½ miles north west of Kilmallock.
    At Monaster-an-Aonaig great feiseanna and meetings - at which all grades of society met for pleasure and skill - used to be held long ago.
    Horse racing - and chariot racing - formed the principal items in the programme at the Aonac.
    Once it is stated Fionn and his men paid a visit to the King of Cashel who took them to the Aonac at Clocar near Dromin.
    A great chariot race was held in honour of Fionn and the King.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    John Clancy
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Carpenter
    Address
    Grange, Co. Limerick