School: Faughalstown (roll number 9622)

Location:
Faughalstown, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Gabhann
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0720, Page 040

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0720, Page 040

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  1. On the right hand side of the road about a half mile this side of the graveyard of Faughalstown there stands the remains of an old limestone cross called the "Cres Bhan".
    It was over five feet in height and the letters I.H.S. were insribed on it as shown in the accompanying sketch
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Collector
    Laurence Clinton
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mr Richard Clinton
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Gartlandstown, Co. Westmeath