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School: St Fiachra's Kilkenny (roll number 11750)

Location:
Cill Chainnigh, Co. Chill Chainnigh
Teacher:
Seán Ó Gealagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0855, Page 004

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    The impressions of both are still there and can be seen by anyone who wishes to see them. St. Fiacre lived in peace for some time, in a cave, until people hearing of him came in crowds to him for cures. He had to go to France where he lived for some years and died. There is a festival held here every year in honour of the saint.
    This story was given
    by Mrs. Tallent.
    Sheestown
    Kilkenny
    age 60 years
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Tallent
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    60
    Address
    Baile an Fhasaigh, Co. Chill Chainnigh