School: Baile an Bhunánaigh (B.) (roll number 16851)

Location:
Ballybunnion, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
P. Ó Hailin
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  1. Tobar na Croide
    Situated on the side of Cnoc an Áir
    a whitethorn bush grows over it.
    Rounds are paid at this well on the Saturday before May Day and on Saturday before St. John's Day.
    Three rounds anti clockwise a rosary is said each round.
    Specially for the eyes and head.
    The water is applied to the affected place drank or taken away.
    The offerings made at this well are coins medals and rosaries placed near the well.
    Pieces of cloth are tied to the bush at finish of rounds.
    Told by T. Allen
    Lahesheragh
    Age 60+
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    T. Allen
    Gender
    Unknown
    Age
    Over 60
    Address
    Lahesheragh South, Co. Kerry