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Horetown, Co. Wexford
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M. Kelly
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  1. Folklore - A Holy Well

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    There are many holy wells in the parish of Ballymore. Each one is dedicated to a different Saint.
    There is a holy well in Muchrath.
    It is called St Bridget's well.
    There was a very holy girl named
    Bridget who used to pray beside
    this well. One night it was very
    and she had a lighted candle in
    her hand. She dropped the candle
    and when she stooped to pick it
    up she fell into the well and
    ever since it is called St. Bridget's.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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