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School: Shountrade, Adare (roll number 6657)

Location:
Shantraud, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Fhloinn
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    St. James's Well, Croagh.
    Not far from Croagh Church on the south side of the road are the remains of an old Holy well. It is nearly choked up with weeds and mud through the neglect and carelessness of the people.
    It was dedicated to St. James the Apostle and was a famous well at one time. The following true story is told of its healing powers by Cornelious Normoyle of Rour.
    One day a boy was walking from Croagh to Clonshire to his friends house. He met an old woman on the road. This boy was going to
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nora Browne
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tuogh, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    Cornelious Normoyle
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    60
    Address
    Rower More, Co. Limerick