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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0793, Page 53

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    19/7/38
    Holy Wells of the Parish
    Holy wells are to be found in many parts of the country, but there are three particular wells near the village of Saggart. They are known as, Saint Patrick's Well, Tobar Seanáin and Tobar Moling. Saint Patrick's Well is about ten minutes walk from Saggart school. It is situated in a field which is owned by Mrs. Cullen. In Saint Patrick's Well there is a cure for headaches and toothaches. In Tobar Seanáin there is a cure for earaches. The well is situated in a field which is owned by Mr. Flood. Tobar Moling is about
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Location
    Saggart, Co. Dublin
    Collector
    Michael O Neill
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Lawrence O Neill
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male