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School: Sliabh an Mhadra (C.)

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Slievawaddra, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Eibhlín Ní Chearbhaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0416, Page 195

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  1. The Local Patron Saint

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    The local saint that lived in Kerry was Saint Brendan. He was born in west Kerry and Mount Brandon is called after him.
    He was baptised by Bishop Erc in Wethers' well.
    The church built by the Saint and his patronages is not existing at the present day.
    St. Brendan was a great sailor he and three or four other monks sailed in search of Tír-na-nóg and in their voyage it is commonly said that he landed in America before it was discovered by
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Hannah Fitzgerald
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilmore, Co. Kerry