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School: Glascorn (roll number 16615)

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Glascarn, Co. Westmeath
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Mrs Hope
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0736, Page 230

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    master lived in a little thatched house in Kenny. There is no trace of this house to be seen now. The school-master's name was Brady and the children came every day to him to be taught. It was in the Penal Days that the Stations in the houses first came into being. A priest used to go round to the houses about once every two years. The neighbours gathered in and the priest heard Confessions, said mass and gave Holy Communion. But all the time a person remained on guard in case the Yeomen would steal in and slay the priest which very often happened.
    There are many stories told about this period. There lived a man who was always hunting priests to kill them. He had a sister who led a good life and who knew where the priests were in hiding. One day the man went to his sister and pretended to be very bad with a pain.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. time
      1. historical periods by name (~25)
        1. penal times (~4,335)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Joseph Ollard
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    70
    Occupation
    Labourer
    Address
    Coolnahay, Co. Westmeath