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School: Faughalstown (roll number 9622)

Location:
Faughalstown, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Gabhann
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0720, Page 022

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  1. An Old Chapel (continued)

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    was the parish chapel of Whitehall. The ruins are covered with grass now and there is nothing to be seen but humps about two foot high. There is a story told about this chapel.
    A man was passing the ruins of this chapel at about two o'clock in the morning and he saw a priest ready to say Mass near the site of the alter. The priest turned round and said "Is there anybody here to serve Mass?" and the man went up and
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peter Bruton
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mr James Bruton
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ringstown, Co. Westmeath