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School: St Michael's, Longford (roll number 856)

Location:
Longford, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Cathal Mac Maitiú
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0768, Page 058

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  1. A Holy Well

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    There is a well in Whitehall which is said to cure "warts". The conditions are:- Go to the well on a Summer's morning at six o'clock. Knell down beside the well and say three "Our Fathers" and "Three Hail Marys". When finished, gather a handful of stones and cast them one by one into the well. Then dip your fingers into the well and touch the affected part of the hand with them. When you reach home the warts will have vanished.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick O Connor
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Longford, Co. Longford
    Informant
    Mrs O Connor
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    42
    Address
    Longford, Co. Longford