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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Tráighlí

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Tralee, Co. Kerry
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An tSr. Proinnsias
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0440, Page 012

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  1. The Headless Monk of Annagh (continued)

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    remained to collect some sacred vessels and manuscripts, and his way to the mountain was barred. He mounted a horse and rode towards the strand in the meantime the trooper sighted him and gave chase.
    One of the troopers ion a very fleet horse overtook him ere he reached the beach and drawing his sword, he cut the Abbots head and arm off with a blow.
    The other monks returned after some time and continued to say Mass and minister to the people in spite of the cruel laws of that time.
    The Mass Rock can be seen at the present day by anyone who visits the Churchyard. it lies on the slopes of Tonevane mountains about two miles from the main road to Tralee
    The Rock is called "Carraig
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máire Ni Cheallaig
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Rock Street, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Mr G. Fernane
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Rock Street, Co. Kerry