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School: Monaghan (Clochar Lughaidh) (roll number 359)

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Monaghan, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
Sr Déaglán
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0956, Page 327

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  1. Saint Macartan

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    St. Macartan was a strong christian and eager to spread the faith. He was the first Bishop of Clogher. He was converted at Dromehere. His name was Aodh but the people used to call him Mac Artan which means the son of Artan.
    St. Patrick converted Macartan and when crossing rivers Macartan always carried Patrick on his back. It is said that once when crossing a river Macartan threatened to let Patrick fall into it unless he
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Teresa Mc Kenna
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Mill Street, Co. Monaghan
    Informant
    J. Mc Quaid
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Glaslough, Co. Monaghan