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School: Largy (roll number 10509)

Location:
Largy, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Tadhg Mac Conmara
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0192, Page 310

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  2. The Mass Rock of Poll-a-Hia

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    Before Catholic Emancipation the faithful used to assemble in the mountain side in Leckanarainey at a rock named "Poll-a-Hia" every Sunday morning before dawn. They said the Rosary if the priest was not there. The priest had to come in disguise to offer up the Holy Sacrifice. There is a local tradition, that on one occasion,
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridget Creighton
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Michael Creighton
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    67
    Address
    Tully, Co. Leitrim