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School: Leixlip (C.) (roll number 2345)

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Leixlip, Co. Kildare
Teacher:
Mrs. Harty
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  2. Our Holy Wells

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    There is a well called St Brigids situated in the Glen of Mulrooney Leixlip. The well is in a field and is covered by a big bush. It has a floor of flat stones around it. There is a lane with a gate enterance which leads up to the well, and has trees on either side.
    Many people visit the well as it is said to cure toothaches. A lot of people were cured by taking a mouthful of the water and saying prayers. Many people who live near it, keep some of the water in their houses.
    Kathleen Smyth
    13th May 1938
    Mulrooney, Leixlip
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    2. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Smyth
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Knockmulrooney, Co. Kildare

  3. Our Holy Wells

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    There is a well in Leixlip called St Catherine's well. It is situated in the Black Avenue on the left hand side of the village.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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