School: Breachmhaigh (roll number 13222)
- Location:
- Breaghwy, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: Tomás Mac Giolla Pheadair
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- At one time there was a holy well in a field in Drangan, Breaghury, Co Sligo. This field is now owned by Patk Brennan. The well was called Tobair na Máill. It is said that some man was cured of cancer at the well. Who he was I do not know as it happened a very long time ago. Later on it was discovered one evening that some person had soiled the well. On the next morning to the surprise of everyone, the well had sprung up in a different part of the field. This well is there still and people take water from it. It is remarked that is never needs repairing.
- Informant
- John Feeney
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 60
- Occupation
- Farmer
- Address
- Ballyscannel, Co. Sligo
