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School: Garbh Fhearáin

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Garrafrauns, Co. Galway
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Nóra, Bean Uí Choinnigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0037, Page 127

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    There is a holy well a long distance from this district.
    It is situated in a wild lonely place in the middle of a bog.
    There are no walls or trees surrounding it.
    It is in a very low place and there is a little stream running from it.
    It is called Kierans well or Cíorán deriving its name from St Kieran who visited it long ago
    They usually visit it on the Sundays in September.
    The prayers usually said are five Our Fathers and five Hail Mary's
    There are three small hits situated near the well which are used to count the rounds
    Five Our Fathers and Five Hail Mary;s are supposed to be said in each of the three hills first.
    Next the men are to go round in their bare
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
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    1. events
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Higgins
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    14
    Address
    Cloonbrusk, Co. Galway
    Informant
    William Noone
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    52
    Address
    Cloonbrusk, Co. Galway