School: Baile Locha Riabhach (Clochar)

Location:
Loughrea, Co. Galway
Teacher:
An tSr. M. Proinnsias
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0060, Page 0132

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    It is said that St Dympna visited this Holy place and that accounts for the Holy Well. There are many girls in the parish called after St Dympna. The Catholic Church is also dedicated to our Saint.
    Michael Fahy,
    Coscorrig,
    Loughrea,
    Aged: 60 years
    Gairm Beatha: Feirmeoir
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Michael Fahy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Cuscarrick, Co. Galway