School: Loftus Hall
- Location:
- Loftushall, Co. Wexford
- Teacher: Brighid Ní Eadhra
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- implements. There is always a big fire burning in the forge. He mends implements such as binders and carts, in the open air.
- The Local Patron Saint.In years gone by St. Dubhan lived in Churchtown.
There was once a church in the village under under the patronage of St. Dubhan. But today it lies in ruins.
The Saint is said to have visited a well in Churchtown which is now locally known as "St. Dubhan Well". He was buried in the grave-yard at Churchtown.
There are no prayers specially dedicated to St. Dubhan around here only "St. Dubhan pray for us"
