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School: Boley, Ballylinan, Athy (roll number 7505)

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Boley, Co. Laois
Teacher:
Mrs. Casey
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0837, Page 032

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  1. Historical Places

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    There is a place in Coolrusk called "The Asses Manger". It consists of two big stones sticking up out of the ground and one big stone on top of the other two. Long ago when the priests were not allowed to say Mass they often said it there. They used to tie their asses to a nearby tree. This is why it is called, "The Asses Manger"
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  2. Holy Wells

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    There is a well in Kilfeacle known as "St Patrick's Well". The people say that St Patrick lost a tooth there. If you have a tooth-ache and drink some of the water it will cure it.
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