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School: Eanach Dubh (B.) (roll number 13656)

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Annaduff, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Thomas Morahan
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    In the centre of a field in the townland of Fearnaught, Dromod, there is a very old well. This field belongs to a man named William Murphy.
    This well is surrounded by stones and is about the size of a bucket. One day a woman washed soiled in it, and it disappeared and was found again where it is at the present time. The water of this well removes warts. There is a track of the two human knees in the stones.
    When a person needs warts removed he is supposed to put a pin into the track of the knees. He must also say a Pater and Ave for the Popes intention. It is said that St Patrick knelt and prayed at this well.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Bernard Shanley
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Fearnaght, Co. Leitrim