School: Béal Átha Feorainne (C.) (roll number 15653)

Location:
Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Áine Bean Uí Chuillin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0271C, Page 02_022

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  1. There are not many holy wells in this district. There is a well situated about five miles from here in Ahascragh. It is called St Kevins Well.
    Crouds of people visit it on the 15th October every year this is the proper day.
    The priest says the rosary going round the well with the people.. Before they start they pul fifteen rushes and there is a stone with the image of Christ on it and when then they genulfect
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Muriel Donohoe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon