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School: Corry (roll number 7011)

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Corry, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Mrs Cox
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0741, Page 268

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    Russagh : (Roseach meaning wood of the steed)
    In Russagh there is a very ancient cemetery. There was a Catholic church there also, and another one where Rathowen school now stands, there was an under-ground passage from Russagh to Rathowen church, under which the priests used to travel in order to say mass during the Penal Laws.
    The Abbot of Russagh church was Mr Rustin. His brother was a jester, "Cornan Breach", he is buried in Russagh, and if any woman stands on his grave she is supposed to utter a folish laugh. There
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Location
    Russagh, Co. Westmeath
    Collector
    Bridie Keary
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    15
    Address
    Corrydonnellan, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Ellen Langan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    74
    Address
    Russagh, Co. Westmeath