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School: St. Mary's (B.), Droichead Átha (roll number 15125)

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Drogheda, Co. Louth
Teacher:
A. Mac Uidhlinn
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    St Colm Cille's Well, Shallon, Drogheda
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    In the village of Shallon near Drogheda there is a well which is called St Colm Cille's well.
    This well it is said was blessed by him when he was passing it on his way to visit a friend.
    How he came to bless it. It is said that he was thirsty and took a drink out of it. The water was so cool and refreshing that he blessed it.
    The people of Shallon many years ago got a statue of St. Colm Cille and put it in the wall beside the well. There is a wall built around it to prevent cattle from getting in to it.
    It is believed never to have run dry even in the hottest seasons.

    Told by - Mrs Curran, Shallon
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. saints
          1. Colm Cille (~265)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Drumshallon, Co. Louth
    Informant
    Mrs Curran
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Shallon, Co. Meath