School: Monaghan (Convent, Girls) (roll number 359)
- Location:
- Monaghan, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: Sr Síle
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- Holy Wells
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Numerous indeed are the holy wells in our locality. In Analore, about 3 miles from Clones, there is a well called St. John's Well. The Saint's hand is said to be imprinted upon the stone beside it. The old people say that there is a cure for headaches in the water, also for toothaches and such ailments. The field in which the well is situated belongs to Mr. Knight.
- 2.Near Stonebridge between Clones and Monaghan there is a well called "the Jaundice Well". Numbers of people flock to it, and have found that there is really a cure for jaundice in the water. St. Patricks knee is said to be imprinted on a stone here.
