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School: Árd Aitinn

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Ardattin, Co. Carlow
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Muireadhaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0910, Page 098

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  1. Story about St Patrick in Aghade

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    Bishop Fith who had a monastery in Aghade was a relative of St Patricks. Some say he was a nephew. St Patrick travelled the Slaney valley from Rathvilly to Ghade to see his friend. He was leaving the next day, and felt fatigued after his journeying. He called at a house in Aghade and asked the owner for a loan of a horse to carry him part of his way. The horse the Saint said would return of his own accord. The man refused to give the horse. His excuse was that the horse had been
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. saints
          1. Patrick (~489)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    John Mullins
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Woodlands, Co. Carlow