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School: Ballycomoyle (roll number 7943)

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Ballycomoyle, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Una Murray
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0721, Page 278

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  1. Historical Tradition (continued)

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    he was hidden until they passed by. He was then taken and buried at Stonetown Bridge but as they were again on his track he was taken up and let down in Lough Glore where his remains lie ever since.
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  2. Priest-Hunting

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    One time the priest was under cover for three weeks. As he was gong home to his friends he met seven yeomen on the way. They were about to kill him but suddenly they couldn't see him and he escaped.
    One day a priest was saying Mass on the Hill of Maol and a large congregation had gathered. In the middle of Mass
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