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School: Scoil na mBráthar, Inis (roll number 16677)

Location:
Ennis, Co. Clare
Teacher:
An Br. Ó Lionnáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0609, Page 169

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    There are many famous stories about County Clare. In the olden times many stories were told from generations to generations until they came down to us.
    In the olden times it was difficult for priests to say Mass on account of the penal laws. Mass was celebrated in the most secluded places. For the benefit of the people Fr Meehan, of Killballyowen built a timber house on wooden wheels with windows all round to celebrate Mass in. There was only room for the priest and clerk in it.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Seán Ó Catháin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Clare Road, Co. Clare