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School: Clochar Lughaidh, Coillte Mághach

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0119, Page 52

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    In our village - Tavrane situated about three and a half miles from Kilkelly there is a Mass Rock. It is situated in very low land surrounded by hills. The hills have been a great advantage to the priests and people during the Penal laws. The Mass Rock can be seen only from the hills.
    It is said that Mass was offered up there many times. There is a big hole in the Rock where the holy water was kept. While Mass was on there were always people keeping watch for fear any soldiers might happen to come on the scene.
    The day when the priest and all the neighbouring people were
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. time
      1. historical periods by name (~25)
        1. penal times (~4,335)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Hurley
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tavraun, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    James Grennan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Tavraun, Co. Mayo