School: Baile Uí Mhuireadhaigh (roll number 12964)

Location:
Ballymurray, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Eibhlín Ní Ghealbháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0265, Page 085

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  1. Holy Wells
    There are three holy wells in this parish-(Knockcroghery)
    One of the best known of these wells is "Tobar Ri og" about a mile from my home.
    This is not visited on any certain day now, but about a hundred years ago "Rounds" were performed there and prayers said while doing the "rounds".
    It is said that a person who vomits blood will be cured by drinking the water of this well.
    It is related that people have been cured by drinking the water of this well.
    A man named John Curley who lived in the village of Clooncanra, in the parish of Kilteevan was cured by drinking the water of this well.
    It is supposed that the water
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    James Lough
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cloonconra, Co. Roscommon