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School: An Clochar, Baile Mhic Ealgóid, Tráighlí

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Ballymacelligott, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Ss. Ó Conchobhair
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  1. Loch an Aifrinn

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    Not far from where I live in Glenageenty [Glanageenty ?] there is a place where mass used be said in penal days. There is a place in the mountain which is called Lough an Aifreann. The priest used say mass in that place. There were no Chapels in that time. They used say mass out in glens and in lonely places. When the priest used be saying mass he used send two men out to watch the English. When they would
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. time
      1. historical periods by name (~25)
        1. penal times (~4,335)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Glanageenty, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Katie O Connor
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    65
    Address
    Glanageenty, Co. Kerry