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Wexford, Co. Wexford
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An tSr. Bearnard
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0880, Page 164

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    "Here lies the body of Dom.(Rev) Mysam former rector of this Church". In the graveyard attached quite a number of priests are buried. There is also the tomb of Dr Stafford. Coadjustor Bishop of Dr Sweetman, Bishop of Ferns who was killed by a fall from his horse about 1750. At the other side of the road-near Tacumshane is Saint Catherine's well. Various attempts have been made to explain the meaning of Tacumshane. Dr Grattan gave it as Teacum sean - old Taghmon! I have always held it meant Teach Fhiontáin - Fintan's house. But it is only a guess.
    Before Cromwell's time there were many wayside crosses in Forth and Bargy. Traces of this grand old custom still lingers in Kilmore Parish. Up to a few years ago - at every funeral - two wooden crosses were supplied - one
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Location
    Kilrane, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    Rev. T. O' Byrne
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Piercetown, Co. Wexford