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School: Islandanny (roll number 5748/9)

Location:
Rea, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Chatháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0406, Page 496

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    before May. 1st, on the Saturday before St. John's Day and on the Saturday before Michaelmas.
    To pray a "round" it is necessary to walk round the well three times and meditate of the Fifteen Mysteries of the Rosary taking five mysteries on each round of the well.
    The well was blessed and named Tobar Miure by Father Harthett, who was Parish Priest of Duagh about ninety years ago.
    The water is specially recommended for the cure of sore eyes.
    Pilgrims to the well bathe their eyes in the
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    History Edit
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Miss O Connor
    Gender
    Female
    Occupation
    Teacher
    Address
    Rea, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Mr O Connor
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Duagh, Co. Kerry