School: Knockaderry (C.) (roll number 2419)

Location:
Knockaderry, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Hanna Mannix
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    tot he kettle and took off the cover. He looked into it, and saw a white trout inside.
    The priest told the woman to take back the water to the well, and he said the white trout was an angel.
    The woman did as the priest told her, she put back the water to the well, and never went there again for water.
    It is recognised as a holy well ever since.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.