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School: Faughalstown (roll number 9622)

Location:
Faughalstown, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Gabhann
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0719, Page 556

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  1. A Story of the Penal Days (continued)

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    (continued from previous page)
    It is a little well shaped like a grisset in the rock. It holds about a half pint of water. In the bottom if it, I.H.S. is cut out in the rock.
    The priest never left the hill in case he would be murdered. It is said that he had a little house attached on to the chapel.
    Note Knockeoin is situated in the townland of Streamstown, in the parish of Mayne and in the barony of Demi-fore.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. time
      1. historical periods by name (~25)
        1. penal times (~4,335)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Colm Murtagh
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mr J. Murtagh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Faughalstown, Co. Westmeath