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School: Loughduff (C.)

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Loughduff, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Bean Uí Chonghaile
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0987, Page 182

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    Saint Patrick's is the name of the Holy Well in this district. It is situated on the slope of a hill facing northwards. It is in the townland of Carnagh, in the parish of Mullahoran, and in the county of Cavan. It is about two miles from Saint Joseph's Church, Loughduff.
    The well is in a hallow as the hill is steep. All around it is built with stone to prevent the clay from injuring the water of the well. These stones are kept whitewashed which makes the well look nice and clean.
    Beside the well grows a whitethorn bush. When people visit the well, especially the old they tie a piece of cloth to the bush as a token. You can
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Moynagh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Legwee, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Patrick Moynagh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Legwee, Co. Cavan