School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Móin Chuinn (roll number 5437)

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1. The Lourdes of Carrigeen (continued)

   

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   When future generations shall view this mighty pile,
   They'll marvel at its beauty and rich artistic style
   And proudly point to children how each great rock was placed
   A symbol of unsullied Faith across the ages traces.
   Perhaps it will remind them of Blessed Bernadette,
   And of the dead who quietly sleep, whose sun of life has set;
   Then shall they breathe a prayer for those unto our Heavenly Queen,
   That she may save the men who planned "The Lourdes of Carrigeen.

   Note:- The rock used in building the face of the Grotto were procured from almost under the shadow of the old church at Rathkieran. Hence

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Eibhín Ní Fhóghludha

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Ballincurra, Co. Kilkenny