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School: Gusserane

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Ráth na gCosarán, Co. Loch Garman
Teacher:
Mrs Corish
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  1. The Local Patron Saint

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    The saint who is traditionally connected with my home district - Nash, Cassagh, New Ross Co Wexford - is St Coleman.
    The ruined remains of the church which is situated where the graveyard now is, was dedicated to this saint. He did not have any monastery in this district. He is supposed to be buried in the remains of his church.
    The holy well, near by, is dedicated to this saint, and the village dance-hall is also known as "Saint Coleman's Hall".
    No feast-day is observed on his honour, at the day, but in more ancient times one day each year was set aside, and
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. ócáidí
      1. ócáidí (de réir trátha bliana) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peggie Doyle
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Ais, Co. Loch Garman
    Informant
    Martin Doyle
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    An Ais, Co. Loch Garman