School: Leamhach (Leigh)
- Location:
- Liath, Co. Thiobraid Árann
- Teacher: Máighread Ní Mhuireagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0553, Page 200
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- The great writer and Irishwoman was born in Thurles, daughter of Morgan Kavanagh himself a writer was born in Thurles 1824. In early life she left Thurles for Paris, where she was educated. We next find her in London, novel - writing. She wrote for the "Nation" under Mr Gavan Duffy. She died in 1877 and to the last remained a true friend to her native land.
- Fr. Spencer was born in 1799 and was son of an earl. He was brought up an Anglican. He became attracted to the Catholic faith and became a convert, sacrificing a position of £3,000 a year to do so. In 1832 he was ordained priest and given charge of a mission in West Bromwich. He devoted his life to the conversion of England. He came to Ireland and preached in Thurles cathedral.
