Scoil: An Pasáiste Thoir (B.), Port Láirge

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1. Our Local Saint

   

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   The local Patron Saint of the Parish of Crooke is St. John the Baptist. The present Church is named after him. A more ancient Church, now in ruins, is situated in the local graveyard some 300 yards distant at Crooke. This was also known as St John's Church.

   In the field adjoining the graveyard is a Holy Well still known as "St. John's Well." Formerly a "Pattern" was held annually on the Saint's Feast Day, 29th August, at this well. The field in which the well is situated is known as "the Castle Field", as about 30 yards from the well is a very ancient ruin of a Knights' Templar Castle. The well is large with a good runlet from it. It is protected by a few large stones which partially cover the well. The entrance is flagged by large stones similar to those in the castle ruin. The water is particularly noted for its freshness, which it is definitely stated to retain no matter how long it has been taken from the well. The water is retained in the houses of some of the local residents throughout the year. It is considered efficacious for the relief

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