School: Clandouglas, Lic Snámha (roll number 10380)

Location:
Clondouglas, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Bean Uí Sheanacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0412, Page 080

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0412, Page 080

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  1. Blessed wells are situated in many parts of Ireland but here in Kerry the best known is perhaps Wether's well situated near Ardfert. Unlike most holy wells this one as far as is known is not linked with the name of an Irish Saint.
    Instead tradition tells us that it had its origin at the time of the religious persecution here. The priests were then hunted like wolves and the story is that a hundred priests were celebrating Mass near this place when the soldiery came along.
    The priest and his flock fled with the soldiers in pursuit. Then a miraculous thing happened. From the ground in the soldiers' path sprang three wethers (sheep). The soldiers wanting food followed the sheep and the priest escaped
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Sheila O' Halloran
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Pallas, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Mr John O' Halloran
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    70
    Address
    Pallas, Co. Kerry