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School: Ferns (C.) (roll number 13267)

Location:
Ferns, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Stás, Bean Uí Mhuimhneacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0896, Page 083

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    At the bottom of the historical village of Ferns stands Mogue's Well.
    One day while some men were working at the Abbey they became thirsty and as no water was available St Mogue struck the ground and immediately this well sprung up and ever since it is called Mogue's Well.
    In this well three golden fishes are seen. At night a child of six or seven years may be seen walking up and down by this Well. Many people have been cured of many ailments at this well.
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    One can see the foot prints of the Blessed Virgin where she walked two steps, and then she flew
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    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
    Kitty Killeen
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ferns, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    Henry Keogh
    Relation
    Grandparent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    66
    Address
    Ferns, Co. Wexford