School: Baile an Mhóta (roll number 16260)
- Location:
- Ballymote, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: Seán Beárnais
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0183, Page 010
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- (continued from previous page)is situated in a hollow between to little hills and is invisible from any distance off.Beside the convent there is also a tree at which Mass was said. The tree which is about fifteen feet in circumference, stands by itself. The branches spread out and afford a protection from the rain and wind and shade from the sun's rays. It certainly must have been a very suitable place for the purpose.The is also a rock on Carrownanty hill on which Mass is supposed to have been said, but as to the truth of story I am doubtful. There are other places also which are respected as Mass is told, to have been said in them.
