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School: Scoil na mBráthar, Tuaim

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Tuam, Co. Galway
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An Br. Ó Duinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0027, Page 0254

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    The year 1049 marks an important date in the history of diocese of Tuam. In that year King Aed O Connor after defeating Amalgain O Flaherty established his principal residence in the town of Tuam. One of greatest of this family, Turlough Mor O'Connor ably assisted by Aed O Hessian Abbot and bishop did much for Tuam. During his reign a beautiful Church was built and the Cross erected. The greater part of latter still stands in the Square of Tuam. The name of Archbishop, Oliver Kelly, is inscribed on the Cross together with the of King Turlough O Connor who founded here the monastery of canons about 1140.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. historical and commemorative structures (~6,794)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eamon de Baldráin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Tuam, Co. Galway