School: Loftus Hall
- Location:
- Loftushall, Co. Wexford
- Teacher: Brighid Ní Eadhra
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0870, Page 002
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“St Dubhan was born in Brecknockshire in the early part of the fifth century and he crossed over to Ireland from Wales landing on the South Wexford coast.”
(continued from previous page)primitive warning to mariners first established and erected by St Dubhan the beacon light, bequeathing at the end of his days, its care and maintenance as a legacy of duty and benevolence to his successors. From this period until the advent of the Anglo Normans in the twelfth century the primitive beacon was maintained by the monks of St Dubhans monastery as a warming light and a protection of the sea-faring population of the coast. It was a rude structure of stone, earth and timber firmly built and sufficiently durable to withstand the elements raised to a considerable height so that it's light would be reflected some miles out to sea. An iron basked surmounted a strong upright post and this by means of a ladder or notched pole, was filled mightily with combustible material as charcoal, wood and tar, and kept ablaze till morning. During the period of the occupation of Waterford and Wexford(continues on next page)