School: Áth Eascrach Cuain (roll number 11975/4094)
- Location:
- Ahascragh, Co. Galway
- Teacher: Máire Nic Annaidh
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0044, Page 0200
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- There are not many objects of value in Ahascragh. In the year 1838 the Crozier of Saint Grellan was in the possession of Shane Cronelly. It was made of brass, crooked at the head and about three feet in length. It was always cased in silk. It was used to be sworn when people wished to clear themselves of other charges brought against them. If a person took a false oath the violated Crozier would turn blue and green.Shane O Cronelly never lent it but he used to receive a small offering for his services. Mrs Rogers a daughter of Cronelly(continues on next page)
