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School: Prosperous (B.), Naas (roll number 8763)

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Prosperous, Co. Kildare
Teacher:
Ml. Ó Brosnacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0773, Page 421

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    “St. Patrick's well is sit-uated at Barrettstown near Newbridge.”

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    declared incurable by doctors have been cured at this well. Crutches and other supports used by the people in their sickness have been left at its brink.
    Mary Graham Aged 15
    Downings
    Prosperous
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    “In 1798 there was a great battle in Prosperous. A great barracks stood in the midst of the village.”

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    In 1798 there was a great battle in Prosperous. A great barracks stood in the midst of the village.There was a garrison of English soldiers in the barracks. The insurgents captured and burned the barracks. The remains of the barracks is still to be seen. About half a mile from the village there is a cross named
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    Patrick Condron
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    76
    Address
    Prosperous, Co. Kildare