School: N. Colmcille, Buncrana (roll number 16752)
- Location:
- Buncrana, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Pilib Mac Riada
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1110, Page 383
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- (continued from previous page)top of Fahan hill and one out Slavery. Some people visit them on certain days. There is a round performed round the well at the top of Fahan hill. Some people have been cured at these wells. Invalid and people drink and rub affected part. There are relics left behind at these wells such as beads, crosses medals and old rags. There are not any bushes at these wells.
A Song
“Prepare again brave Irish boys”
Prepare again brave Irish boys
Be ready for the call
You mother land is waiting
And watching for you all
To free her from the bondage
Of British slavery(continues on next page) - Collector
- Dan Doherty
- Gender
- Male
- Informant
- Mrs Doherty
- Gender
- Female
