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   This tree is supposed to have been planted by St. Olan himself. It is said that he was minding cows near the well and had in his hand a twig for driving the cows. He stuck it beside the well and it is from that twig the famous tree that was growing beside the well until a few years ago grew. When it fell another tree sprang up in its place and it is to be seen on top of the well now.
   Some neighbours took some of it to burn but they had no luck with their cattle they took no more and it can still be seen at the back of the well. Some people took water from the well to boil it but it would not boil.

   

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2. Holy Wells

   

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   St. Olan's feast falls on the 5th Sept. It was formerly called 'Pattern Day'. Rounds were paid and are still paid on that day but feasts are no longer held. In years gone by teas were given in a

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   Language

   English

   Informant

   Mrs D. Creedon

   Gender

   Female

   Age

   50

   Address

   Dromatimore, Co. Cork