School: Más an Easa (B.) (roll number 14775)

Location:
Masiness, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Prionnseas Mac Carraigh
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  1. Toibreacha Beannuithe
    Ague or Spa Well at Cashelmore near the old Cashel or Fort on the top of the Hill.
    This well is a small well or pool in the heather. It is known as the "Spa" or "Ague" well.
    It is very seldom visited now, but formerly all emigrants visited it, said their prayers, and drank the water. It was supposed to prevent "ague", and was also supposed to prevent emigrants from suffering from "long" or homesickness.
    Very little is know locally about its history, or if it was blessed by any Saint, and there are no traditions connected with it.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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