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School: Bán Riabhach, Old Leighlin

Location:
Baunreagh, Co. Carlow
Teacher:
Bean Uí Mhurchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0907, Page 110

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    when he is being confirmed takes the name of Lazerian. His feat is celebrated on the eighteenth of April. There is a holy well dedicated to him and there is a tradition that anyone who had sworn falsely and drinks out of this well will have his mouth turned crooked.
    The eighteenth of April is the Saint's patron day. So huge crowds assemble at the well on that day. The local clergy are there and recite the rosary. Saint Lazerian died in the year 639.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Haden
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Baunreagh, Co. Carlow
    Informant
    Mr Patrick Hayden
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    65
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Baunreagh, Co. Carlow