School: Naomh Muire, Droichead Átha (roll number 8052)

Location:
Drogheda, Co. Louth
Teacher:
Sr. M. Bernard Mc Cabe
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  1. Near my home is an old well known as
    "The Showney" It is built of stone in the shape of an arch. A lady named Mrs Chivers got it built because she was cured in it. She was suffering from a disease and the doctor gave her many medicines but he could no cure her. She went and bathed in "The Showney" and she was immediately cure. She showed her thanks by building up the well.
    There is an old castle also in our district but it is in ruin. It was built by Mr Christopher Chivers but in 1649 was stormed by Cromwell. The tracks of the bullets are still to be seen in the walls. The castle is now owned by Mr. James Reid James St. Drogheda.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Dodo Carey
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Mount Saint Oliver, Co. Louth
    Informant
    Bridgie Moore
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballymakenny, Co. Louth