School: Ceannanus Mór, Scoil na mBráthar
- Location:
- Ceanannas, Co. na Mí
- Teacher: An Br. M.L. Ó Séaghdha
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- Collector
- Seamus Brennan
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Teach an Ard-deagánaigh, Co. na Mí
- Informant
- Mr Seán Brennan
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 60
- The Spire of Loyd was erected during the famine about the year 1847 A.D. It was erected by the Earl of Bictive.
The Spire was erected to give employment to the people during the famine to keep them from starving. It was built as a landmark from which it is possible to view the County Meath and the adjoining Counties. There is an(continues on next page)