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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0917, Page 246

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    and other objects of piety are affixed to the bough of the haw-thorn bush. There is no distinction between the men's offerings and those of the women. Offerings are made by most visitors to the well, especially those who are cured in its waters.
    It is believed that St. Kevin blessed this well as he was on his way to Glenadlough for the first time.
    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
    Máire Maighréad Ní Leathlobhair
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Miss J. Power
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballinastoe, Co. Wicklow
    Informant
    Mr J. Molloy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballinastoe, Co. Wicklow
    Informant
    Mr Somers
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kilpedder, Co. Wicklow