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School: Muchgrange (C.), Greenore (roll number 7278)

Location:
Muchgrange, Co. Louth
Teacher:
Mrs. A. O' Dwyer
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0659, Page 078

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    off afflections and diseases of all kinds. Pilgrims perform religious exercises called "The Stations". They traverse this path and kneel down in six different spots where Saint James was supposed to stop and pray and ask God for special favours. The finish off at the well by tying a piece of string on an old tree which is growing over this hallowed spot. They believe that by doing this Saint James will help them in their troubles and trials of life.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mina Killen
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    14
    Address
    Millgrange, Co. Louth