School: Lankill (roll number 16904)

Location:
Lankill, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Seán Ó Cibhil
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  1. St. Patricks journey to the Reek.
    St. Patrick came from Islandneady when he was going to Aughagower. He spent seven years in Aughagower and it is said he wished to die there but God commaneded him to go. He had his house below Carney's in Aughagower and he made a well out in front of Greevery's house. After seven years he left Aughagower. There were no roads that time but paths and St. Patrick travelled by the best path. The best path that time was where the road is now. He came on the path which that time went across Pat Keane's hill and he made a well there and blessed it three times. He came on and on and he made a well there and
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. saints
          1. Patrick (~489)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Keane
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballinlough, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mr Hugh Keane
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballinlough, Co. Mayo