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School: Dalkey (Loreto Convent)

Location:
Deilginis, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath
Teacher:
Mother Evangeline
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  1. The Graveyard

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    In Dalkey we have a very old historic graveyard. It is situated opposite the Catholic church and it is dated back to the 12th century when the Normans came to Ireland. There is a large wooden gate leading into the graveyard.
    On the right hand side there are about three graves and on top of these graves stand slates with old writing on it. A little bit further in there is another very old grave. It is surmounted by an old wooden cross. On this cross the words "I-H-S" are inscribed. On the left hand side of
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. earraí
      1. struchtúir de dhéantús an duine
        1. séadchomharthaí (~6,794)
          1. reiligí (~2,501)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patricia Byrne
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ascaill Uí Mhaonaigh, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath
    Informant
    Daniel Byrne
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    40
    Address
    Ascaill Uí Mhaonaigh, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath