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Ronan, Saint (Isle of Lewis)

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Story relating to Saint Ronan, 27 October 1873

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Identifier: Coll-97/CW115/5
Scope and Contents

Story relating to Saint Ronan probably collected from Angus Gunn, cottar, Dail bho Thuath/North Dell, Nis/Ness, Eilean Leòdhais/Isle of Lewis telling how St Ronan made his way to the island which became Roney [Rònaidh/North Rona] pursued by a wild beast. The story also relates that Ronan built a chapel on the island and that his two sisters followed him there.

Dates: 27 October 1873

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