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School: Newtown, Kells (roll number 5053)

Location:
Newtown (Shea), Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
(name not given)
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0858B, Page 04_063

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    There are many wells throughout this country but many are kept for the honour of a certain patron Saint
    There is a holy well in the townsland of Dunnamaggin in a field owned by Mr Walsh. This holy well is kept in honour of St Leonard patron of the parish.
    Long ago the water of this well was used by the people in that vicinity. When the water was put in a kettle to boil, it did not boil. Henceforth it was never used.
    There is another holy well kept in honour of Our Lady in Lady'swell. This place is in the parish of Danesfort.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Brigid Ní Longáin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Haggard, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    Mr Edward Long
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    69
    Address
    Haggard, Co. Kilkenny