School: Clochar Bhríde, Tullow

Location:
Tullow, Co. Carlow
Teacher:
M. Ní Dhubháin

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Our Holy Wells

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0909, Page 042

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About 300 yds. From the Square on the Ballymurphy Road is Our Lady’s Well.
There is a story told that during the Penal Times a priest was saying mass near Tullow + a soldier came along + ordered him to stop. The priest took the Chalice with him + went on horseback. As he was passing the place where Our Lady’s Well is the Chalice dropped + a well sprung up.
Over a hundred years ago people came from all parts of Ireland to hold what was called a “Pattern” on the 8th of Sept.

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Informant
Mr O. Darcy
Gender
male
Address
Castlemore, Co. Carlow
Language
English