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School: Cill Dá Lua (B.)

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Killaloe, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Loingsigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0587, Page 073

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  1. Saint Flannan

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    It is unfortunate that our information concerning St Flannan is so scant.
    He was the son of Turlough King Munster and therefore he was a born prince. When he was yong he was under the care of St Blathmet who was a very holy man. After a time he came home to his parents at Killaloe and was under the care of St Lua. The town and diocese of Killaloe get their name from St Lua.
    After some time under the protection of St Lua St Flannan became famous for his holiness in countries abroad. St Flannan was so pious that he made the name of Killaloe famous.
    He was consecrated bishop
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Matthew Gibbons
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    11
    Informant
    Martin Gibbons
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    52
    Address
    Killaloe, Co. Clare