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School: Ballycloghan, Ardagh (roll number 9827)

Location:
Ballycloghan, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Mary Ledwith
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0754, Page 127

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    There is a Holy Well about a quarter of a mile from the village of Ardagh. it is called Saint Brigids Well. It is between the townlands of Drumming and Corryherm?. This well is not near any lake sea or river. There are two large whitethorn bushes growing at the well. On the bush at the right hand side of the well there are many pieces of cloth and pieces of beads.
    The water of this well cures sores, warts, and teethaches. men who visit this well usually hang bead and medials on this bush and women the pieces of cloth on it. it is said
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    History Edit
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      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Violet Ledwith
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballycloghan, Co. Longford
    Informant
    Edward York
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    78
    Address
    Barney, Co. Longford