School: Coillte Craobhacha, Baile na Muc (roll number 15108)

Location:
Kiltycreevagh, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Ss. Mac Cionáith
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0759, Page 099

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0759, Page 099

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  1. The Local Patron Saint is saint Patrick. It is said he had a bell for calling the people to preach to them. One day the seagulls came round him in a very large flock. He threw his bell at them and it was said that was the way he lost his bell. Saint Patrick went into a house one day seeking for some water when the
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    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bríghid Nic an Bháird
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kiltycreevagh, Co. Longford
    Informant
    Padraig Mac an Bháird
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kiltycreevagh, Co. Longford