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School: Hewetson, Clane (roll number 13902)

Location:
Millicent North, Co. Kildare
Teacher:
Sean Crawford
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0774, Page 003

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  1. Prosperous, Co. Kildare

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    In the village of Prosperous may be seen the ruins of a house, which was occupied by a garrison of British soldiers during the Rebellion of 1798. It is said that the Irish set fire to the building & burned them all alive.
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  2. St Patrick's Well (near Donadea)

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    Near Donadea, Co Kildare, there is a well called after St. Patrick. It is at the bottom of the " Green Hill " . At this well St. Patrick baptised the people. Over the well there hangs a haw-bush and it is surrounded by stones. It is said that many years ago a woman lived near the well, by which she prayed
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. saints
          1. Patrick (~489)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Tom Manders
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    15
    Address
    Staplestown, Co. Kildare