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School: An Corr Dubh (roll number 14339)

Location:
Corduff, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Pádraig Mac Giolla'n Átha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0227, Page 021

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  1. Fenagh Great Breffni School and College Founded by St Killian, St Patrick's Nephew (continued)

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    Holy Ghost meant to conquer Druidism at its head centre, Fenagh retired at sun-set to the site of his night vigils. The site is still there, a beautiful well flanked by two oak trees, and a stone on that well's brink bears a sculptored fish on its surface.
    What a strenuous prayre vigial was St. Killians, none but God and His angels witnessed. "I dare not ask O Lord" was oft repeated during the tedious hours of that vigil. Heaven's sun is coming in view over Knockmullan and the Druids hard by at the King's Castle are making ready to worship the Great lamp of Light, heaven's sun, as their God. Killian's prayer no "O Lord, Lord, great Allpowervul King of heaven, hear my prayer for Your greater honour & glory and for the sake of the salvation of your people grant me the favour
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    John M. O' Rourke
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    83
    Occupation
    Teacher
    Address
    Aghavas, Co. Leitrim