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School: Bog-fhód (Buckode) (roll number 3736)

Location:
Buckode, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Muiris Mac Gearailt
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    The present ruined residence of Saintie George Johnston, Kinlough, Co. Leitrim belonged to the Connollys, tithe collectors for Lord Massey and agents for the Dickson's of Tawley, Castlegal, Co. Sligo.
    The Connollys were Catholics but were not very practical in their religious duties. They believed in the true Church but through wordly motives they disguised their religion.
    The following story is told about them. One Sunday morning as Connolly was going to mass his horse turned in on the
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. land management (~4,110)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Owen Meehan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    76
    Address
    Buckode, Co. Leitrim