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School: Airgneach Uachtarach (roll number 7348)

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Glen, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Máire Ní Ruairc
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0181, Page 314

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  1. Our Holy Wells

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    There are two holy wells in this Parish. Their names are St James' well and Elieve's well. Elieve's well is nearest to us it is situated in the townland of Rover. St James well is situated in the townland of Carrowmore. People visit St James' well in the month of August and Elieve's well is visited in the months of August and September. Rounds are made and prayers are said at them. At Elieves' well you first kneel at the tombstine, at the well, and in the little cell.
    Elieve had a brother called Lossar who had a well near Keadue. Elieve was first at Keadue and Lossar at Rover. Elieve changed with Lossar as he thought it too lonely for Lossar to be alone in the mountain. Elieve also liked to be away from all disturbances with the angles. He discovered a well in Rover to quench his thirst. Elieve died at this well and was buried as he had requested. People were cured at this well.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Elizabeth Daly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Glen, Co. Sligo