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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Nenagh

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Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
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An tSr. Seanán
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0535, Page 150

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    St. Conlan's Well is situated about four miles from Nenagh. It is in the townland and parish of Youghalarra. It is called after Saint Conlan who was living on the banks of the Shannon, near Garrykennedy. People go to it on the 22nd July which is his feast day and they bring home holy water with them. St. Conlan's road is called after him, that is the Nenagh - Portroe road.

    St. John's well is situated about one mile from Nenagh and on Brookwatson lands. It is called after St. John, and the print of his foot is still to be seen on a stone there. The people of the town still
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maura Mc Loughlin
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    12
    Address
    Cudville, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Mrs J. Meagher
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    33
    Occupation
    Shopkeeper
    Address
    Cudville, Co. Tipperary