School: Leixlip (C.) (roll number 2345)
- Location:
- Leixlip, Co. Kildare
- Teacher: Mrs. Harty
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- (continued from previous page)spot is known as "Spion Kopp".
- 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 - 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.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Brigid Price
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Mill Lane, Co. Kildare