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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Ceannanus Mór

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Kells, Co. Meath
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Siúracha na Trócaire
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0703, Page 024

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    Situated about three miles from Kells in a valley by the roadside is St. Kieran's Well.
    Two hills rise up at back.
    One large well is in the rock. Two steps leading down to Well. A metal drinking cup is attached to wooden post. The water here it is said cannot be boiled.
    2) Smaller well short distance away used for household purposes.
    3) Further away still smaller well covered over with rock, with opening on either side.
    Water from one side supposed to cure head-ache. Water from the other side cures tooth-ache.
    4) A very narrow stream (widest part about four inches) flows through the rocks. Water cures warts.
    Stations are made annually to St. Kieran's Well. Before pilgrims leave they wash their feet in place set apart for this purpose.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Minnie Mc Loughlin
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    12