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School: Ballyburke (roll number 5125)

Location:
Bellaburke, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Micheál Ó Cheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0090F, Page 13_067

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    One of the oldest abbeys of Ireland is situated in this parish. It was founded in 1216 by Cahal O'Connor who was king of Connact then. Years ago when St Patrick was in the west he found a little church in Ballintubber which means the village of the wells. Later the Monastery was founded in this spot. There were upwards to three hundred grey friars
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Collector
    Joseph O' Malley
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Gortbaun, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Anthony Kirby
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Gortbaun, Co. Mayo