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School: Naas (Christan Bros.) (roll number 16708)

Location:
Naas, Co. Kildare
Teachers:
T. Ó Neachtain S. Ó Súilleabháin
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    St. David
    Patrick Rogers
    10, St. Bridget’s Tce,
    Naas.
    Situated in the town of Naas, is a very ancient church. It is interesting to know that this church is built on the site of St. Patrick’s tent when he pitched it when he came to convert the people of Naas.
    Long ago when the Normans conquered Ireland they divided the counties into baronies. Each man appointed over a barony was called a baron. William Fitzgerald was given the barony of Naas in 1176 by Henry II. William Fitzgerald came from Pembroke and after some time his friends came over also. When they built the church they dedicated it to St. David because the patron Saint of Pembroke was St. David whence they came.
    When the new church was built it was
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Rogers
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Naas, Co. Kildare
    Informant
    Margaret Rogers
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    67
    Address
    Naas, Co. Kildare