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School: Gaduidhe Dubh (C.)

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Cáitlín Ní Mhiothagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1121, Page 281

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    A story was related by the old people of Terhoran, that a Priest was concealed in a cave in the townland of Gortnahingin.
    He frequently said Mass on a hollowed spot in Terhoran and at night took shelter in his lonely home, the cave. That cave is still there to be seen. On one occasion this banished Priest while saying Mass was sorrounded by the enemy. The congregation all fled. The Priest was at the Elevation, and asked for a few minutes which he got. The Elevation being over he turned to the enemy and shouted "fire". When suddenly the Office gave the command "leave him alone" "light pluck" if he had fled like the rest I would have 150 shots in his rear. The Priest then went on with the remaining part of Mass and his life was spared for that time.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Brigid M. Herkin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clehagh, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Joe Doherty
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Tirhoran, Co. Donegal