School: Mullaharlin (roll number 1173)
- Location:
- Mullagharlin, Co. Louth
- Teacher: Ss. Mac Siúrdáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0662, Page 093
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- 1) Holy WellsIn field No 1 on map is a well called St. Clare's Well. There is supposed to be an underground passage from here to Fairhill about 1/4 mile distant where Franciscan Monastery was situated. This well is in the Townland of Killally. No tradition of pilgrimages or cures at this well.
- 2) Tobar na gClog. This is not a holy well, but is famous in the district as the place where the bells of the surrounding churches were hidden on the approach of Oliver Cromwell. This well is situated in Field No. 14 in Gibstown.
