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School: Srath an Urláir (roll number 13367)

Location:
Stranorlar, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Antoine Ó Tiománaidhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1095, Page 129

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    Not far from Stranorlar situated at the edge of Loch Lawne is St Brigid's well.
    The origin of this well dates back to the middle of the last century. A large mound of white stones placed there by the pilgrims marks the place of the
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. saints
          1. Brigid (~124)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Frankie O' Flaherty
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Stranorlar, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Brigid Kerrigan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Stranorlar, Co. Donegal