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School: Gurteen (roll number 586)

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Gurteen, Co. Tipperary
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Richard B. Bracken
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0530, Page 279

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  1. In the Penal Times - The Priest's Bush

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    On the fringe of Derrylahan wood you will see growing an evergreen bush about sixteen feet in height. It is called the "priests bush". It is situated in the middle of Derrylahan Bog. This bog is very lonely and Mass used to be celebrated under it in the penal days. It stands a mile or more from the public road. We are also told about another "priests bush" about a mile or so in from the main road from Birr to Borrisokane. This bush is growing on the land of Mr. Doughan near his dwelling house. Mass was also celebrated under this bush in the penal times. The townland in which it is growing is called Sharragh.
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  2. In the Penal Times - Priest Hunting at Dorrha

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    Topics
    1. time
      1. historical periods by name (~25)
        1. penal times (~4,335)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    James King
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    70
    Address
    Lord's Park, Co. Tipperary