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School: Ceathramhadh-an-Uisge / Carrowniskey (roll number 8719)

Location:
Carrownisky, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0137E, Page 04_014

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  1. Story of the Penal Days - Seán na Sagart

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    During the penal days in Ireland, there was a man around here called "Sean A Sagart", for he was a spy paid by the English to find out the hiding-places of priests, so that they might be put to death. At that time five pounds was offered to anybody who could give up a priest's head. There was at this time a young priest just ordained. He was going along the road to try and find some lonely spot, in which he might read Mass undisturbed. Night came on, and meeting a man on the road, he asked
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    Language
    English
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    Sorca Ní Scannláin
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