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School: Cill an Mhuilinn, Malla (roll number 15903)

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Killavullen, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Donncha Magner
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0370, Page 218

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  1. Mass Rocks

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    In the townland of Carrigacunna, adjoining the townland of Ballymacmoy and close to the river Blackwater is a field known as "Carraig an Aifrinn".
    In this field there is no rocks and why the field was so called is unknown.
    However on the opposite side of the river is a large rock and it is probable that from this rock the field got its name.
    It is generally believed that Mass was celebrated during the Penal Times on or near this rock and that the people heard Mass from the "Carraig an Aifrinn" field side of the river.
    The rock above mentioned is on the Monanimy side of the river Blackwater.
    Also in the townland of Carrigracunne in a wood convenient to Carryacunne Castle is a site where Mass was supposed to have been celebrated in the penal times. The rock where
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Rev Father Mac Carthy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Killavullen, Co. Cork