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School: Cúl Chaonaig (Coolkenney) (roll number 14631)

Location:
Culkeeny, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
S. Ó Coigligh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1122, Page 409

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  1. A Holy Well

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    There are many holy wells in Ireland. Innishowen has a great number of wells. Some are small where cures have been wrought, while others are deep and beautifully cold water is got there.
    There is a beautiful little well in the town of Umgal about twelve yards from this well there is a saint buried.
    A number of years ago the saint came to this town. The dwellers been scarce of water, the saint went and blessed a rock and immediately water flowed in abundance. Some of the inhabitants gathered to see the rock and they built a circle of stones round it. This made a beautiful little well.
    The saint lived in the town until he was a very old man. On his death bed he asked to be buried close to the well. His request was granted. He was
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Anna Mc Gonagle
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Letter, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Rose Mc Gonagle
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Letter, Co. Donegal