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School: Shanagolden (C.) (roll number 4184)

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Shanagolden, Co. Limerick
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0483, Page 311

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    During the 15th century it was used as a convent, but in 1426 it was dissolved by the pope on account of the bad conduct of the prioress, who was a lady of the Fitzgerald family. It appears that she had taken to witchcraft and fortune telling.
    After the nun's departure, she lived in the sacristy of the convent. She attained a great age, and was so old that her face was black. She was frequently seen in the fields gathering herbs. One day she was found dead outside the sacristy door. This part of the abbey is known as Black Hag's cell
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eileen O' Connor
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Parkmore, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    John Wardell Esq.
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Shanagolden, Co. Limerick