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

Location:
Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Áine Bean Uí Chuillin
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  1. Holy Wells.
    In the Parish of Tanghmac-Connell, there is a village named Brideswell. it got its name from a blessed well that is there.
    There is a big stone beside the well, and two hollow's in it. and it is said that the two hollows represent the two tracks of Saint Brigids knees when she knelt praying on it. There are the ruins of an old Church there also that is supposed to be founded by Saint Brigid long ago.
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    1. events
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Jane Gately
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cronin, Co. Roscommon