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School: Liathdruim, Cill Mhichíl (roll number 4433)

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Leitrim, Co. Clare
Teacher:
P. Ó Conbhaidhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0601, Page 228

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  1. Folklore - The Patron Saint of My District

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    The patron Saint of my district is St. Michael. There is an old church in the graveyard of Kilmihil, from which the parish gets its name. The ruins of this old church are only now standing. This church was founded by St. Senan, the patron of West Clare. St. Senan had great faith in St. Michael, once he asked a request of him and it was granted to him. On this account he erected a Church in Kilmihil in thanksgiving.
    There is also a Blessed Well in Kilmihil in honour of St. Michael. It was let to ruin with the past few years. But now Fr. O'Reilly has it renovated. He has a big statue of "Christ the King" and of
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Location
    Kilmihil, Co. Clare
    Collector
    Mary Kelly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Sheeaun, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Tony Keane
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Sheeaun, Co. Clare