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

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Mrs Nora Lally
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0077, Page 392

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  1. The High Cross of Tuam

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    Muiredach O' Duffy was also associated with another work done in the reign of Turlogh O' Connor. This is the well known High Cross of Tuam, which, according to Petrie, was probably erected to commemorate the re-building of the Cathedral of Tuam. This would fix the date at about 1140, Turlogh O' Connor being then King, Muiredach O' Duffy "High Bishop of Connaught", and Aedh O' Hoisin Abbot of Tuam.
    Petrie describes the cross as of far greater magnificence and
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael Molloy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballinrooaun, Co. Galway
    Informant
    John Molloy
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Ballinrooaun, Co. Galway