School: Baile Caisleáin an Róistigh (C.) (roll number 14108)
- Location:
- Castletownroche, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Áine Ní Luineacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0372, Page 132
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Religious Stories (continued)
“In the early Christian times a holy family dwelt in Clenor which is situated about four miles from Castletownroche.”
(continued from previous page)cavalcade came to Clenor and captured the maiden. With a firm resolve she plucked out one of her eyes and where it fell, an ash tree sprung up. This tree marks the spot where Cranat made such a sacrifice for the Faith that was in her. The Prince seeing her beautiful face covered with blood ordered the virgin to be restored to her parents, and returned home, a broken-hearted man.
Tradition states that Cranat had two brothers who devoted themselves to the service of God. One was Breanat the patron of Wallstown in whose honour, a holy well is still patronized. The other was called Nicholas and a well is dedicated to him near Monanimy Castle.
- Collector
- Frances Lenihan
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Castletownroche, Co. Cork
- Informant
- Mr P. Lenihan
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Castletownroche, Co. Cork