School: Kilcullen (B.)

Location:
Cill Chuillinn, Co. Chill Dara
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Broin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0776D, Page 19_008

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0776D, Page 19_008

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  2. Around this parish there are not many curing objects. There is one well called "St Brigid's Well." It is situated on the slope of the Valley on the bank of the river Liffey. It is said that St. Brigid drank water out of that well and anyone with a cold who drinks out of that well will be cured.
    There is another well on the Hill of Knockaulin which also has a cure. If a person has any skin disease they will be cured by
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