| THE LEGEND 0n a small hill overlooking Moon Lake in Ardath isBounfort Castle,home of the Shrine of Eternal Peaceand one of the most sacred sites in the history of Chris.tianity in Ireland. Legend has it that one day in the year 988.while thecastle’S Irish defenders were under siege by a largearmy of Norsemen,the vision of a woman appearedon the castle’S balcony.She spoke and was understoodby all,although they were men of differing tongues. And she said.“Let there be no violence here.Letthis forever be a place of peace.’’ Then the figure of Mary,Mother of God,rose inthe air,and lingered for long minutes before vanishing.The Norsemen retreated.and Our Lady’s commandhas been heeded since that day.Bounfort Castle hasnever again been attacked by enemies,not even whenCromwell’S thugs were ravaging the entire country—side. |
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