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School: Scoil Bhríde, Liosceannúir

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Liscannor, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Dónall Ó Seasnáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0618, Page 007

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    In one of the rocks over which the tide flows are three round holes about the diameter of a penny; and the water that remains in those little holes tastes like fresh water. The tradition here is that the holes were made by a priest's fingers: and that they used to use this water for drinking purposes.

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    I have been to "Leac na Sagart" myself several times and I have proved to my own satisfaction that it is quite true about the water being fresh - or at least it tastes fresh. The three fingers marks are plain to be seen by anybody. Some of the cliff has fallen away within the last fifty years: and it is now comparatively easy to climb down.
    Domhnall Ó Seasnáin, Príomh Oide
    Sgoil Bhríghídhe Naomtha (Buach)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mícheál De Búrca
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    72
    Occupation
    Feirmeoir
    Address
    Derreen, Co. Clare