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School: Gallach (roll number 16464)

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Gallagh, Co. Galway
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Bean Uí Mhaoiléidigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0078, Page 126

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0078, Page 126

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  1. The Castleblakeney Graveyard (continued)

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    and protestants are buried in the graveyard. It is owned by Mr. Burns and Mr Cotter was caretaker of it. When he died he was buried in the graveyard also his wife Mrs Cotter. She was a protestant but he was a Catholic. There are a few of Mr. Burn's relations buried there also.
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  2. St Bridget's Cross

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    On St Bridget's eve crosses are made in honour of St Bridget in the following way. First of all two bits of sticks are got, one of them longer than the other the crosswise one is put across and then the other one is put
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Feast of St Brigid (~366)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael Connolly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Castleblakeney, Co. Galway