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School: Scoil an Chlochair, Cappamore

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An Cheapach Mhór, Co. Luimnigh
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An tSr. Fionntán
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    St Bridget's Well

    I
    Beneath the oaks in solitude,
    In a deep and grassy dell,
    The great St. Bridget knelt in prayer,
    Beside a holy well.
    And where she prayed, unto this day
    Her footmarks, plain are shown
    Beneath the shelter of the oaks
    Upon a large flat stone.


    II

    To old ''Sríonáin'' once pilgrims flocked
    To that cool and shady dell,
    They came to pray for health and strength
    At Bridgets holy well.
    But once upon a patron day
    A fight took place near by,
    And blood was spilled; and ever since
    St Bridget's well is dry.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. filíocht
        1. filíocht na ndaoine (~9,504)
    2. ócáidí
      1. ócáidí (de réir trátha bliana) (~11,476)
        1. Féile Bríde (~366)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Towerhill, Co. Luimnigh
    Informant
    Norah M. Connolly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Tuath, Co. Luimnigh