School: Danesfort (roll number 1300)

Location:
Danesfort, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Bean Uí Eadhra
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  1. There is a very old, holy well in the townland of Sheestown. It is called "Saint Fiacra's Well and is but a short distance from the river Nore.
    There are a number of trees and bushes a few yards from the well and also a cairn of stones. Of recent date a Cross has been erected at the spot. A protecting wall surrounds the well.
    An annual Pattern is held there, on the last Sunday of July each year. The Rosary is recited and water from the well is distributed to the congregation by Catholic Boy Scouts.
    An old tradition says that the well was used by St. Fiacra when he lived as a hermit in the vicinity.
    A short distance away there are imprints on a wall and locally, these are thought to be "the imprints of St. Fiacra's toes". The wall is near the river and, as the ground in
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Murphy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    14
    Address
    Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny