School: Baile an Bhile (C.) (roll number 15488)

Location:
Ballinvilla Demesne, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Bríd Nic Giollachlaoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0110, Page 212

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  1. Once upon a
    time the stations
    were in a house
    nearby.
    There was a
    holy well in which
    the people had great
    belief.
    The priest inquired
    about this well and
    he told the woman
    of the house to
    send one of the
    children to the well
    for a can of water.
    The child refused
    and the woman said
    she would go her-
    self.
    When the water
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Rosie Murray
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Patrick Murray
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Tawnagh, Co. Mayo