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School: Ceann Tuirc (B.) (roll number 14052)

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Kanturk, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Liam Ó Caoimh
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    There are many traditions and stories connected with our holy wells in Ireland.
    There is only one holy well in this parish of Kanturk, and that is called Kilmacow, in the townland of Bawnmore, Kanturk, Co Cork. It is near the fort of Kilmacow. Between Churchtown and Buttevant, in the barony of Duhallow, Co Cork, there is a holy well in honour of Saint Brigid. There is a large tree overhanging the well and it is called "Biddy's Tree".
    At Ballyvourney well, barony of Muskerry, Co Cork, there is a rectangular hole in the wall, and in the hole there is a bowl. Many
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Joseph Dulohery
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kanturk, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mr Patrick Dulohery
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kanturk, Co. Cork