School: Cloneygall
- Location:
- Clonegall, Co. Carlow
- Teacher: P. Ó Síothcháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0911, Page 081
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- (continued from previous page)Another well-known holy well is in the townland of Corragh. At present it is a mere pool, but is plainly marked by a whitethorn, and a stone seat. A remarkable feature concerning this stone is that, although undisturbed for years, perhaps for centuries, it has never grown moss.
Another lesser-known well is in the townland of Johnstown beside a Mass-path from Coolmelagh to Clonegal. This well was a built-in one, but the sides have fallen away. A plentiful stream still flows from it.
The wells at Corragh and Johnstown have no particular patrons. Tradition merely tells us that they were blessed by a priest.
- Informant
- Padraig Ó Nualáin
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 50
- Occupation
- Feirmeoir
- Address
- Abbeydown, Co. Wexford
