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School: Gleann an Dúin - Prison (roll number 17042)

Location:
Prison East, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire A. Ní Dhocartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0095C, Page 07_006

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  1. Story of a Holy Well

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    About seventy years ago a holy well is supposed to have been neglected and disrespected in the North. One day the well arose up in the air and flew away towards the south. The people from the North followed it and kept it in view until they came to Ballinagran from there they saw the well falling at Balla. They let a shout or cry out of them when they saw it falling.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Corcoran
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mrs Corcoran
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    33
    Address
    Prison North, Co. Mayo