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School: Cloncovid

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Cloncovet, Co. Cavan
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S. Savage
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0988, Page 171

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    In my district there are two holy wells, one in Callanagh and the other in Carnagh. The one in Carnagh is in a field that belongs to Philip Donohoe. People visit this well on Monday, Thursday and the next Monday to get cured of their illnesses. Rounds are preformed and prayers said.
    The Saint connected with Carnagh well in St. Patrick and people visit it on St. Patrick's Day. When people are leaving this well they tie a piece of cloth on an old elder-berry tree that stands beside the stream that runs from it. There is a big stone there with the
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    May Sheridan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carnagh Upper, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Mrs Fitzsimons
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Drumhawragh, Co. Cavan