School: St Patricks Convent, Kilkenny (roll number 10478)

Location:
Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Sr. M. Dominic
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0855, Page 136

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    to patients who are unable to come. A play is usually held here in honour of the saint and it is known as the 'Hermit of the Well'. Saint Fiacre was a friar, so this is connected with the Franciscan Order. There is a large crucifix erected near the well, which has three sets of steps leading up to it.
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