School: Ráth an Bharraigh, Clanna Caoilte (roll number 9067)
- Location:
- Castlefreke, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Seán Ó Grífín
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- (continued from previous page)is the reason the wren is hunted on St. Stephens' day.
- Got from Mr James Spillane (60) Kilkerran, Castlefreke, Clonakilty. We heard it from his father about 40 yrs ago. Father then 50. Both farmers
The patron saint of the Diocese of Ross is Saint Fachna. There is the ruin of a little chapel in Rosscarbery called "Teampaillín Fachna", named after the saint. The following is the story(continues on next page)