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School: Luachair (roll number 10045)

Location:
Lougher, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Ml. Ó Domhnaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0428, Page 019

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  1. Cloch an tSagairt

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    Cloch an tSagairt
    There is a stone in boumduff and it is called Cloch an tSagairt. When Cromwells soldiers came to Kerry a priest used celebrate Mass in that place. One morning whilst he was celebrating Mass Cromwell's soldiers passed that way.
    They saw the priest celebrating Mass and they killed him. His body was placed in a box made of stone. His vestments an all the other things were buried with him. The box was placed under the big stone and
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Location
    Coumduff, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Seán Mach Gineárth
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 89
    Occupation
    Feirmeoir
    Address
    Lougher, Co. Kerry