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School: Mín a Ghabhann (Meenagowan) (roll number 16823)

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Mín an Ghabhann, Co. Dhún na nGall
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Glacáin
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    “The priests used to go about from house to house like beggars...”

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    The priests used to go about from house to house like beggars. When they would go in they would not know (was it a Protestant or Catholic house) They would say something about how hard the Catholics were being punished. They would soon find out which kind of house it was. Then at night he would
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bríghid Ní Ghiolla Riadaí
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Hughie McCready
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    An Chorr, Co. Dhún na nGall