School: Bennettschurch, Baile Mhic Cairbre

Location:
Graignagower, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Máiréad, Bean Uí Dhíomasaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0656, Page 186

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  2. St Laurance is the patron saint of this district. This saint had one church in this place. It is the church of Four-Mile-Water.
    This saint died as a martyr, he was buried.
    Four-Mile-Water is dedicated to St. Laurance. There is a holy well in Bawnfaun connected with the saint, it is called "Tubar na Naom ??
    There are many children in this district called after St. Laurance.
    The Saint's day is not a big day in the place.

    Miceál Ó Spealáin (fear oibre)
    Baile Mic Cairbre,
    Cluain Meala
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