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School: Ballyharry (roll number 11235)

Location:
Ballycharry, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Seosamh Mac Giolla Bríde
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1123, Page 487

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    a distance.
    Many cures are mentioned owing to the power of this well's water. Two children from Drung who were crippled were as fast as hares in a week. A hysterical child who seemed to be mentally ill suddenly became alright after touching a bottle that contained the well's water. The sore can be bathed in the water, or the water can be poured on the sore or the water can be "taken". Used water should never be thrown away but always in the fire.
    Visiting priests say that the well is as good as the famous "Doon Well" near Kilmacrenan. After filling the bottle it is usually corked with moss gathered from around the well. It is customary to leave a "wee strip" of anything tied to the bushes around the well. The water is never used for
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Seosaimhín Ní Ceallaigh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Drumaville, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Mrs Mary Kelly
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    84
    Occupation
    Farmer's wife
    Address
    Drumaville, Co. Donegal