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School: Gleann Doire (C.) (roll number 10404)

Location:
Glenderry, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Cáit Bean Uí Gléathabhúir
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    (continued from previous page)
    and attacked the Convent. The Community begged for mercy but the invaders were deaf to their pleadings. The Abbess prayed to God to spare them and as an answer to her prayer the party were struck blind. The invaders promised never again to attack the Convent. They were told to bathe their eyes in a well near by and their sight was restored. That night the waters invested with healing powers. From that day to this, people come to the well to get cured of sore eyes.
    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
    Bridie Laide
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dromatoor, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Michael Laide
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    54