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1. Local Patron Saint

   

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   St. Leage (Liag) is the local patron Saint of the district. A church now in ruins stands near the Back Strand in Kilmacleague. I do not know who built the church. I do not know what connection St. League had with the district because no one can give any account of him. The people do not remember any monastery to be in this district. I do no know where the saint is buried. The townland of Kilmacleague is called after him. Not far away from the church is a holy well which is connected with St. League. Special prayers are not said to the saint. There is not any one in the district called after the Saint. The Saints day is not observed as a holiday but on the last Sunday of September a pattern is held in Cloughernagh. There is no punishment inflicted on people who do not attend the patterns. Kitty Quann, Ballyshuneen, Dunmore East Got from my uncle Mr John O'Regan

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   Language

   English

   Collector

   Kitty Quann

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Ballyshoneen, Co. Waterford

   Informant

   Mr John O' Regan

   Relation

   Relative (other than parent or grandparent)

   Gender

   Male

   Age

   78

   Address

   Ballyshoneen, Co. Waterford

2. Local Fairs

   

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   The local fairs are held in Ballybricken, Waterford City. They are always held in towns. Buyers transact business at farmers houses. Fairs were held in Tramore but are now discontinued. There is no tradition of fairs held on hills, in the neighbourhood of cemetries. The town fair is held on the street of Ballybricken.

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