School: Templeudigan
- Location:
- Templeludigan, Co. Wexford
- Teacher: Máire, Bean Mhic Ghearailt
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- (continued from previous page)celebrated in the penal times; a scout posted on the top of the adjoining moat, which could be seen through a small aperature over the altar, protected the priest and his congregation against a surprise.___________There are three priests interred in this enclosure, who are said to have officiated here in penal times, namely (1) the Revd. Luke Roach.
Died Aug. 11th 1762 - 35 yrs(2) Revd. Robert Rossiter
Died Feb. 4th 1769 P.P. of Graig.(3) Revd. Danial Kavanagh
Died Nov.13th 1813 - 69 yrs.
- On the Feast of ST JAMES, JULY 25th a pilgrimage takes place to this well. The well is situated a little way from the road and on the left hand side as you ascend the hill to the "Green".This well is very large and contains a plentiful supply of water. People drink the water on visiting the well.There is an outlet from this well through a small opening through which the water flows slowly down the stony sides of the enclosure. Here, on Feast Days people bring their children and bless them
