School: Wilkinstown (roll number 1917)

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1. A Religious Story II

   

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   There is a big rock to be seen in the Clongill district. In the Penal Days a priest used to say Mass near this rock, and the of the place where he left the "Mass Book" can still be seen.

   

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2. Religious Story III

   

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   There is a little stream flowing through our land, but when it reaches Mr Timmons land it spreads out and forms a big river. A story is told about this river. During the Penal times a priest was going to say Mass, and a certain man was following to kill him. When he reached the stream he crossed it, but when the priest-hunter was halfway across the stream, it rose up all round him and he was drowned, and the priest went to the appointed spot and said Mass.

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   Language

   English

   Collector

   Brendan Brady

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Arch Hall, Co. Meath

   Informant

   James Halford

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Cadach, Co. Meath