School: Kilmactranny (roll number 6385)

Location:
Kilmactranny, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Cáit, Bean Uí Chasmháin
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  1. St. Lassar's Well Kilronan, is situated about a mile from my home. If I wish to visit it I can either go by boat across Lough Meelagh or by road.
    The well is situated in a little wood near the edge of the lake. It is dedicated to St Lassar who was a sister to St. Eleibh. A holy well dedicated to St. Eleibh is situated in Upper Arigna. The waters are clear and sparkling.
    Three steps lead down to the well which is about a yard in diameter. It is surrounded by a sort of parapet and people walk on this parapet when doing the Station.
    The Station starts on August 15th and ends on the Sunday within the octave of September 8th. On this day a "Pattern" or local fete is held and people of the locality call that Sunday the "Big Sunday" When the season is over the place around the well, but particulary the ash tree growing over the well is strewn with pieces of ribbon, rags, medals, crosses and such things. These are left by people who wish to obtain cures. In leaving these things they are supposed to leave the disease as well.
    It is visited by many people from the
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    Language
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    Collector
    Saxie Kavanagh
    Gender
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    Address
    Annagh, Co. Sligo
    Informant
    Mr William Kavanagh
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    40
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Annagh, Co. Sligo