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School: Garrdha Clochair

Location:
Garraí Cloichir, Co. Thiobraid Árann
Teacher:
H. Ó Cionnaoith
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0569, Page 072

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    72
    "Local Saints
    Some people of this district speak of two local Saints who lived in a convent stated to be situated about three hundred yards due west from Garryclogher School. Hence one version of the meaning of the word "Garaid[?]e Cloc[?}air" - the Convent Garden." Hereunder is a letter of interest received some years ago by a local resident. Letter (Extract of) received by Mr W.F. O Donnell, Clonmore.
    Extract of Letter
    "I trust you will not think me out of place when I address you at Gleann Ard Rea.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. ócáidí
      1. ócáidí (de réir trátha bliana) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mr H. J. Kenny
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mr W. F. O' Donnell
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    65
    Address
    Cluain Mhór Theas, Co. Thiobraid Árann