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School: Doire an Daimh (Derrindaffe) (roll number 10976)

Location:
Doire an Daimh, Co. Chiarraí
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Foghludha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0410C, Page 17_013

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  1. The Local Saint

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    Saint Brigid is the local Saint of this parish. There is a holy well dedicated to her honour by the name of Saint Brigid's well. Some people in the district are called after Saint Brigid. Saint Brigid's day is not observed as a holiday of obligation in Ireland. Saint Brigid was born at Faughart near Dundalk in the county Louth. She was buried with Saint Patrick
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eillie O Keeffe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Trian Iarthach, Co. Chiarraí