School: Clochar na Toirbhirte (roll number 969)
- Location:
- Wexford, Co. Wexford
- Teacher: An tSr. Bearnard
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0880, Page 166
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- (continued from previous page)as a mark of respect for the dead. In the course of centuries thousands of crosses were placed at the foot of the crucifix. The writer then argues that Saint James was the patron of Kilmore Parish and that the Normans introduced this custom in his honour. Moreover the Canons Regular who had charge of the Shrine at Roncevalles had a house at Lady's Island and they may have helped to establish the custom. At Tomhaggard (Kilmore) you have two holy wells - one in honour of Saint James - the other - Saint Anne. Over the latter well- a beautiful statue of Saint Anne - was unveiled by me 1930. As it near the road - it may be regarded as a wayside shrine. Crowds attend the pattern - every year -(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Rev. T. O' Byrne
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Piercetown, Co. Wexford
