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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0793, Page 181

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  1. The Hermit's Cell and Wishing Stone (continued)

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    Cell, fashioned by nature. Whether the occupant was an Anchorite of the Post-Patrician centuries or merely an eccentric recluse of a much later period cannot now be ascertained, but the tradition remains and the dimly remembered Hermit loaned his state and description to the Hermitage House.
    Close by is the "Lover's Wishing Stone" in connection with which are a variety of such stories as are usually associated with "Wishing Stones" elsewhere in Ireland.
    It is further related that until comparatively recent years a cave opened
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Location
    Hermitage Golf Club, Co. Dublin
    Collector
    Mona Campion
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lucan, Co. Dublin
    Informant
    Mr Mc Kay
    Gender
    Male
    Occupations
    Care-taker and game keeper
    Gamekeeper
    Address
    Lucan, Co. Dublin