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School: Ceathrú Mhór (roll number 16289)

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An Cheathrú Mhór, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teacher:
Thomas F. O' Hara
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    On the side of the hill named Shrone there is another ruin. It is said that it was built by "O'Ruadhán. This Chapel was a private place which was kept for O'Ruadhán and his family.
    This chapel is about ten yards long and eight yards wide. There is a font for holy water outside it.
    The present church is situated in the townland of "Buaile Buidhe"
    At first this was only a thatched building but after some time a priest named Canon Finn raised the walls. He also added the two aisles and slated it. When it was finished the bishop came and he dedicated it.
    There is a Mass rock in the townland of Graffy. It is in a hollow on the top of a hill. The...
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    Topics
    1. earraí
      1. struchtúir de dhéantús an duine
        1. séadchomharthaí (~6,794)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Julia Gallagher
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Cartún, Co. Mhaigh Eo