School: Baile Ard
- Location:
- Ballard, Co. Clare
- Teacher: Tomás Ó Floinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0627, Page 161
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“The Queen Elizabeth daughter of Henry VIII king of England laving obtained possession of Ireland and having chased away princes O' Neill and O' Donnell who in defence of the faith had taken up aims against princes she put forth her efforts to exterminate ”
(continued from previous page)having heard recited some punishments upon those who had attempted to profane a land that was under St. Senan's protection he dared not himself to go there but he send one of his ministers to compel the islanders to submit to the Queen's will. This minister went to Scattery and immediately had proclaimed in all parts of the island that the next day the islanders should take on the oath of allegiance to the queen. All the people excessively afflicted at this command and they were not disappointed in their expectation for the minister having supper taken went to bed and as he was beginning to fall asleep St. Senan entered the room but without being seen the Saint having left the minister remained(continues on next page)