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School: Killyconnan (B.)

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Killyconnan, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
P. Kearney
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0979, Page 118

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    St Dympna is traditionally connected with this district. She is the patron saint of this Parish of Lavey. The two churches here are called after her. St Dympna in her flight from her pagan father rested at Lavey. Where she rested a holy well sprang up. People suffering from insanity have been cured at this well by drinking the water. She had no monastery here. There are special prayers offered to her
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Gilcreest
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mr Patrick Gilcreest
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Cuttragh, Co. Cavan