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School: Bullán (roll number 13432)

Location:
Bullaun, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Eoghan Ó Muimhneacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0059, Page 0043

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  3. XML “Origin of 'Bullaun'”
  4. XML “Patron Saint”

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  1. Origin of 'Bullaun'

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    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Bullaun, Co. Galway
    Collector
    Mary Donohoe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Bellayarha South, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Thomas Donohoe
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    61
    Address
    Bellayarha South, Co. Galway

  2. Patron Saint

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    Originally the parish was probably dedicated to Saint Patrick as there is evidence of a foundation existing there under the rule of St. Patrick. On close proximity to the present Church there is a blessed well called "St. Patrick's Well."
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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