School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Tuaim (roll number 12234)
- Location:
- Tuam, Co. Galway
- Teacher: An tSiúr M. Proinseas
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0040, Page 0372
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- (continued from previous page)No doubt, with the passing of the years, St Jarlath expected to end his days in Cloonfush. But when he was already an old man, St Brendan approached him one day and predicted that his resurrection was not to take place in Cloonfush. "Where then?" asked Jarlath. "Sit in thy chariot" answered Brendan "as thou are old and feeble and wherever the chariot wheel breaks down, there shall be the place of thy resurrection, and of many others, on the day of judgement". St Jarlath obeyed his command and when his chariot wheel broke down near a pagan burial mound known as Tuam dá Ghualain, he halted and built a church dedicating it to the Blessed Virgin Assumed into Heaven, and because the first bishop of Tuam.
Chapel LaneThe Archbishop of Tuam at that time was Mark Skerrit, who resided in a little cottage in Annaghdown near Ballinduff House. He lost no time in setting about the building of a "chaple" and was ably assisted by his parishioners. At that time all merchandise was brought to and from Tuam by cart, and many families were supported by this industry. When the archbishop appealed for help in building the "chaple"(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Dr. T. B. Costello
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 70
- Address
- Tuam, Co. Galway
