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School: Achadh Bolg (roll number 3588)

Location:
Aghabullogue, Co. Cork
Teacher:
(name not given)
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0343, Page 402

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    There is a holy well situated about half a mile from Aghabullogue church on the road leading northwards to Rylane. The district in which it is situated is called Mount Rivers.
    This well is called St. Olan's well. St. Olan is the patron saint of Aghabullogue. He was buried in Aghabullogue graveyard. A big stone bearing the footprints of the saint stands near the grave. On the big stone lies a smaller stone called 'Caipín Olainn'.
    Every year on the 5th of Sept. crowds of people go to the well to pray and drink some of the water. They pray in thanksgiving for favours received and ask for more favours.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Murphy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Aghabullogue, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mrs D. E. Murphy
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    50
    Address
    Aghabullogue, Co. Cork