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School: Glostremin (roll number 15441)

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Glasdrumman, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Maire Nic an Bháird
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    In The Penal Times
    In the Penal times the priests or Catholics had been killed and chased by the "redcoats." The priests would say Mass in a lonely place and there would be men on guard. In the townland of Drumorthy there is a blessed well where Mass was said. It is under a hazel tree at the foot of a hill. Beside the well is a long stone with names on it
    E. Doonigan. Thomas Mc Grail Aged 54
    Gloster uim (?)
    Mohill
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. time
      1. historical periods by name (~25)
        1. penal times (~4,335)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    E. Doonigan
    Informant
    Thomas Mc Grail
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    54
    Address
    Glasdrumman, Co. Leitrim