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School: Rush Hall, Mountrath (roll number 12231)

Location:
Rush Hall, Co. Laois
Teacher:
P. Ó Lochlainn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0825, Page 297

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  1. Our Holy Wells (continued)

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    is a man named Keenan. There is no pilgrimage held there at the present time in connection with this well,nor is it known to what saint it belongs. But it is marked down on maps and tradition tells us that pilgrimages were made to this Holy Well in olden times and that is how the townsland Pilgrim Hill derived its name.
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  2. Weekday Meanings

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    Monday for health
    Tuesday for wealth
    Wednesday the best day of all
    Thursday for crosses
    Friday for losses
    Saturday no day at all
    Monday child is fair of face
    Tuesday child is full of grace
    Wednesday child has far to go
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