School: Ballyconnell (B.)

Location:
Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
James Mulligan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0967, Page 300

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  1. In the field of Mr Alexander Johnston's there are two large stones. It is said that Mass was celebrated on one of them. The biggest one stood for an altar. The other which is down in the ground nearby hid from view has the track of four fingers on it. They are said to be St Patricks
    It is said also there is a place where a Priest hid himself in a cave. The cave is there yet.
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    Topics
    1. time
      1. historical periods by name (~25)
        1. penal times (~4,335)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr Pat Drum
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan
  2. There is an old stone in Mr McCaffery's in Stonepark where Mass was said and there is a headstone there yet. There was an old Chapel in Drumguirg. It was built of wood. The
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