School: Cill Mháille (C.), Inis (roll number 14469)
- Location:
- Kilmaley, Co. Clare
- Teacher: Nóra Ní Asaoid
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- (continued from previous page)by O Curry in 1839 for the cure of sore eyes.
Cluain da Gad (Clondegad) was dedicated to a saint named Sgrebhán who is very popular in legend. In Clondegad a little way from the site of the ancient parish church is a recess in a cliff beside the stream which is popularly known as Sgrebhán's bed. On the opposite side are two holy wells collectively called Tobar Sgrebhán at which patterns are held on the 10th Sept.
Holy Well in Haren's place in Lacarrow Kilmaley.
Jack Haren opened the well having dreamt of it previously.
It is supposed to cure fever.
St Kieran's well in Rathkerry.
St Mary's Well now in O'Keeffe's place Lismulbreeda, Darragh is noted for the cure of sore eyes. A little girl named O'Connor had her sight restored(continues on next page)
