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School: Maigh Locha (Cailíní)

Location:
Moylough, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Eibhlín, Bean Uí Challaráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0081, Page 198

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    There is a holy well in Castle Bellew which is in the parish of Moylough, the barony of Tyaquinn, and the County Galway. It is dedicated to St . Cloran who was the sister of St. Bernard. The well is on the arm of a tree through it is said that at one time it was beneath the tree but a woman is said to have washed stockings in it and after that it changed up to the arm of the tree. People go there and perform stations at
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peggie Fleming
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Patrick Fleming
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    70
    Address
    Springlawn, Co. Galway