School: Leixlip (C.) (roll number 2345)
- Location:
- Leixlip, Co. Kildare
- Teacher: Mrs. Harty
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0773, Page 207
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You are not logged in, but you are welcome to contribute a transcription anonymously. In this case, your IP address will be stored in the interest of quality control.By clicking the save button you agree that your contribution will be available under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License and that a link to dúchas.ie is sufficient as attribution. - There is a well called St Brigids situated in the Glen of Mulrooney Leixlip. The well is in a field and is covered by a big bush. It has a floor of flat stones around it. There is a lane with a gate enterance which leads up to the well, and has trees on either side.Many people visit the well as it is said to cure toothaches. A lot of people were cured by taking a mouthful of the water and saying prayers. Many people who live near it, keep some of the water in their houses.Kathleen Smyth
13th May 1938
Mulrooney, Leixlip - There is a well in Leixlip called St Catherine's well. It is situated in the Black Avenue on the left hand side of the village.(continues on next page)
