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School: Wolfhill (roll number 3457)

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Wolfhill, Co. Laois
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P. Ó Dubhlainn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0836, Page 219

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0836, Page 219

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  2. Holy Wells - Kilfeacle

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    There is a holy well at Kilfeacle in the parish of Ballyadams which is in the barony of Slieve Margy. There are three trees growing around this well. It is said that Saint Patrick lost a tooth there and on this account aching teeth are cured there. There is a stone by the side of the well and the this stone is in the shape of a seat. Saint Patrick sat on this stone. The water of the well also cures warts. The person to be cured must believe in the well and
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Ita Murphy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Slatt Lower, Co. Laois
    Informant
    Bridget Delaney
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Aughatubbrid or Chatsworth, Co. Kilkenny