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School: Carlanstown (roll number 884)

Location:
Carlanstown, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Géibheannaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0709, Page 100

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  1. St Patrick's Well

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    There is an old well in Carlanstown named St. Patrick's well. It is said that St. Patrick built it. He was thirsty and asked the people for a drink and they would not give it to him. His blood is on some of the stones and also the track of his toes. Some of the people of the village get water in it.
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  2. My Native County

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    My native county is Meath. It is one of the richest counties in Ireland. The principal towns in it are Trim, Navan, and Kells. The people in Meath go in for fatten cattle. They don't keep many cows. The
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