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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 is no holy wells in our parish but there is one in the adjoining parish in Castlegar in the town land of Ahascragh and the people go there every year on the 15 of October and make the rounds while going around the well some go round in there bear feet. The name of the well is St Kevin's well. There is another called St Brigids well in Bridswells and there is a pattern held there every year on the 15 of June.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Rosy Mitchell
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Derreen, Co. Galway