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School: Ráithín, Mainistir Laoighse (roll number 16667)

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Raheen, Co. Laois
Teacher:
C. Ó Raghallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0832, Page 143

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    St Fintan is the patron saint of Raheen parish. His feast day is on the 17th February. There is a well called after him in Cromogue and there is another one in Clonenagh and there are many stories told about himself and also his wells.
    Some people say that he lived in Clonenagh. The ruins of the old churches and monasteries are there still. He also lived part of his life in Cromogue where he built churches and monasteries. There is a beautiful well in Cromogue called
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maureen Tynan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ardlea, Co. Laois
    Informant
    Mr D. Tynan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ardlea, Co. Laois