School: Naomh Seosamh, Baile an Ruadháin (roll number 15829)

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1. The Abbey of Kilconnell (continued)

   

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   the carved stones of the cloisters the fleur-de-lys on some suggesting French origin. Back a far as the seventeenth century a Franciscan historian says that when he visited Kilconnell to that period the church and monastery were covered with a roof of wood made to resemble tiles. Within the church he writes "Are seven altars; and all the internal decorations, whether in stone or wood are admirably wrought". He found also, the sweet-toned tower bell, the stained glass windows, the pictures undefaced and the sculpture work unmutilated. Nor were the friars themselves disturbed and in this respect Kilconnell differs from the

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   History Edit

   Topics

   1. time
      1. historical periods by name (~25)
         1. penal times (~4,335)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Teresa Burke

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Ballinrooaun, Co. Galway

   Informant

   Timothy Burke

   Relation

   Grandparent

   Gender

   Male

   Age

   80

   Occupation

   Farmer

   Address

   Gorteen, Co. Galway