School: Convent of Mercy, Clogheen

Location:
Clogheen, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Sr. M. Emmanuel Hearn
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    gallows, she saw the remains of her son on the gallows. Her heart was filled with sorrow at the sight of him and she knelt down on the grass and cursed Cromleck. It is said that the marks of her feet can still be seen in the field.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Bohernagore West, Co. Tipperary