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

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Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Áine Bean Uí Chuillin
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    There are no holy wells in our district but there is one in Ahascragh called St Kevin's Well. It is situated in Castlegar land. There is also one in Brideswell and it is called St Brigid's Well. There is one in Athleague called St Patricks Well.
    People go to Kevin's Well the 15th of October. There is a bush beside the well and on that people or pilgrims leave relics such as, hairpins, ribbons and pieces of cloth.
    People bring home the
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    Peggie Healy
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