School: Gortloney (roll number 11978)

Location:
Gortloney, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Eoghan de Buitléir
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    Drogheda where thousands of pilgrims go every year on excursions. He was the last Martyr in Tyburn. The Tailtean games were played on the sides of these hills. The ruins of the church where Blessed Oliver Plunkett served mass as a boy, are still pointed out to sightseers. Father Hand who erected All Hallows College Dublin was also born in Lough-Crew.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Chatten
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Loughcrew, Co. Meath