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School: Ballinvally (C.) (roll number 932)

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Ballinvally, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
S. Nic Shiomóin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0724, Page 047

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    “In the house of Owen Murray, Killadoran, Delvin are kept the vestments and chalice of a Franciscan, called Father Cahill.”

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    In the house of Owen Murray, Killadoran, Delvin are kept the vestments and chalice of a Franciscan, called Father Cahill. This priest who in his time was supposed to have worked many miracles, is buried in Killadoran graveyard, Delvin. Clay from his grave is said to effect certain cures.
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    “No particular ceremonies are carried out now in Delvin on saint Brigid's Eve, but long ago the feast was observed in the district.”

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