School: Doirín Dáimh Dheirg / Dereendafderg (roll number 13469)

Location:
Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teacher:
Liam Seóighe
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  1. The Sacrament of Confirmation was administered in our church on Thursday last. This occurs once in three years in the Parish. Only a Bishop can administer this Sacrament and it was administered by the most Rev. Dr. Walsh who was appointed auxiliary Bishop of Tuam a few months ago, as the most Rev. Dr. Gilmartin was getting quite old.
    We all arrived at the church at ten o'clock. All the girls had white dresses; white veils; white shoes; and white stockings. All the Children occupied the front benches. Before Mass the Bishop and a
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eibhlín Ní Dubhthaigh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mhaigh Eo