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School: Crecora, Tobar Pádraig (roll number 9668)

Location:
Craobh Chomhartha, Co. Luimnigh
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Ainnín
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    In the townland of Kilpeacon and the lands of Mr Mangan lies a blessed well. The well is marked by two ash trees on which beads and medals used to be hung.
    In olden times crowds of people paid annual visits to this well and bathed in its waters. The water is said to be a special cure for sore eyes, should the eyes be rubbed with it.
    The water is not used for household purposes.
    The well is not visited now, but bits of beads and medals may still be seen hanging on the trees beside the wells.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. ócáidí
      1. ócáidí (de réir trátha bliana) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Pádraig Mac Sithigh
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    14
    Occupation
    Scoláire
    Address
    Craobh Chomhartha, Co. Luimnigh