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in the waters of the well. When he had been cured he placed a statue of Our Blessed lady and a small oil lamp there.
Another man named Mr Lyster of Stoneybatter was cured with the waters. He was suffering from Rheumatism. He took home some water from the well and rubbed a portion of the water on the aching spot one a day. During the time he prayed to the Blessed Virgin. After some time the Rheumatism was cured.
On some sunday evenings people come and visit the well.
One sunday evening Mr Delaney and his family paid a visit to the well. There was broken glass strewn around the well and the visitors walked around the well barefooted. During the rounds they were reciting the rosary. Sometimes one of them would kneel in front of the well for a time. It is said that Miss Ellen Carr

it is said that St Patrick put a curse on Cloghran because the people would not give him shelterThe Lady Well
Siuated about a half mile north of the village and about three hundred yards south of the old church. Over the well there is an erection made of stone in shape of a little chapel. There are several cures in the waters of the well. Rheumatism and sore eyes are the principal sicknesses which is cured with the waters. I have been in conversation with a man who has been cured from blindness with the water.
He visited the well nine times each being on the first friday of the month. At each visit he recited the rosary and washed his eyes with the water. During the time his sight was gradually restored to him. When he had completed his visits he could see again. This man had great belief

that there is a noble man buried under the mound
Anthony Critchley
Damastown
CloneeThe lands at Tyrellstown
because the grass is always green
The Pinkeen
It so got its name because there is a little river running along the side of the field and hundreds of Pinkeens were caught in that river.The sixteen Acres
This field is so called because it contains sixteen acresThe ten acres
This field got its name because it contains ten acresEsther Daly
Powerstown
Clonee

Godamendy
When the priest was saying mass a robber came and stole the mare and foal. But when he was passing the quarry which was in front of the church, the priest was at the door of the church and he shouted after him "God mend thee"
At that moment the thief fell dead off the mares back down the rocks and left the mark of his stick on the rock. The mare and foal also slipped and left the marks of their hooves on the rocks. All the marks are to be seen there still. The townland got its name from the words of the priest.
Anthony Critchley
Damastown
CloneeEveryone in the village knows this story
Magines Cross
Magines Cross is situated about one mile north of the village and about two

has a bed the same colour of rusted ironThe Creamery Meadow
It is so called because there were cows in it and they used to give more cream in their milk when they would be grazing in that field than they would when they would be grazing in a different field.Bishops
Bishops is a little farm to itself.
It is so called because it was owned by a man named Mr Bishop over forty years ago. The old man died at the age of ninety sixThe four fields
The four fields is so called because long ago there used to be four fields then the division between them was levelled out and one big field remained.The Palm Tree
It is an earthen mound with the trunk of a palm tree on the top of it. The mound is about ten feet high. It is said

The Lands of DamastownThe Pigeon Field
The Pigeon Field is so called because there used to be a house there in which pigeons were kept. The only remains of the house which remaina is the slates that are mingled with the clay.The Hanging Field
The Hanging Field is so called because it hangs over a riverThe Bullock Field
It is so called because the grass of the field was good grass for fattening bullocks long ago.The Boiling Well
It is so called because in the field next to it there is a well called the "Boiling Well" The water is supposed to be hot in winter and cold in summer in this well. The water bubbles up into the well. Nobody around the place ever remembers the well going dry. There is a taste of sulphur off the water of the well. The stream which runs from the well

The lands of BuzzardstownThe Brick Field
This field is so called because long ago men used to work there, they used to make bricks from red clay which is still in that field.The Camp Field
This field is so called because during the time of the Norman invasion the Normans camped there.The Green
This field is so called because all during the year the grass is green, it never changes its colour.The Curragh
This field is so called because long ago Mr Hoey the father of the man who lives there at present, used to train horses in the field.The Leg of Mutton
This field is so called because it is in the shape of a leg of mutton
Kathleen Caffrey
Mulhuddart

of three cornersThe Well FieldIt is so called because the well is situated at the corner of this field. Long ago a pattern was held at the well and in preparation for this pattern dealers erected camps in this field and on pattern day the dealers sold drink and other refreshments.
Dympna Carr
Parslickstown
MulhuddartThe land of BuzzardstownThere are fields in Buzzardstown which have many names. First of all Buzzardstown itself got its name from the gentleman named Buzzard who used to live there.The three brothers
This field got its name the time of the Mormans invasion. One day three brothers were hanged in that field in a mistake for somebody else. Since then it is called the Three Brothers.

The lands of parslickstownThe stray sod. This field is so called. Once upon a time there lived a man named Mr Byrne and one dark night he took a walk through this field and he unfortunately he stepped stepped on this sod and went astray.
Immediately he went astray he turned his coat inside out and found the position he was in.The Mill BanksSituated on the left bank of the River Tolka. According to legends which have been told about the Mill Banks it appears that there was a mill situated there for grinding corn. This mill was worked by the waters of the river. Other legends say that there was a mill situated there in which ? were made. There is also the remains of an old road along the Mill Banks and it is said that our forefathers walked on this road on their route to Tara.The three cornered fieldIt is a very big field and it only consists

Murdering Hole
This is a hole situated on the left hand side of the road between Magines Cross and Hollywood Cross. It is like a dried up quarry and there are rocks situated all around it. There is an old lane running from beside it to Kilmartin. There are many legends told about "Murdering Hole". Some people say that a man murdered his wife and his three children and that he buried them in that hole.
More people say that there used to be a public house beside that hole and that many people used to go in there late at night. When they were well drunk they used to quarrel which led to murder and it is said that the bodies of these people were thrown into that hole.
Other people say that soldiers were encamped around the village and that one of the camps was situated beside this hole. This was the time of the Cromwellian wars and it is said that Cromwell murdered these soldiers and threw them into the hole.
Kathleen Caffrey
Mulhuddart
Collected from the people of the village

known as the "Fairy Hill". It is circular in shape and there is a smaller clump situated beside it. It is surrounded by bushes and in the middle there is a stump of a tree. It is said that this tree was cut down because anytime the cattle rubbed against it they got a disease abd died. The clump is situated on a hill in the centre of a field.
This clump was called the "Fairy Hill" because every night there were lights to be seen hanging from the bushes, there was music to be heard and little people seen dancing in a ring around the clump.
All during the year there are fairy mushrooms seen growing in the clump so that gives us information that there must have been fairies living there. The clump in Whitestown can be seen clearly from the clump in Tyrellstown.
There are four entrances leading into the clump.Dympna Carr
Parslickstown

When walking along the road, if you happen to find a crust bring it home and boil it. Allow the patient to drink the water that is left after boiling the crust.
After one dose of the mixture the patient is cured
From Mrs Caffrey
Tyrellstown
MulhuddartAnnie o'Hanlon
Parslickstown
MulhuddartGet a leech, put it in a little bag or stocking and tie it around the patients neck. Leave it tied around the neck for three days and the patient is curedMrs Byrne
Powerstown
CloneeA little hairy worm called "Gods horse" is got and tied in a silk

Esther Daly
Powerstown
Clonee
Co MeathI got this cure from my mother.
Get a gold wedding ring and dip it in holy water and make the sign of the cross on the aching tooth with the ring.Kathleen Caffrey
MulhuddartI got this cure from my mother.
Get a small piece of brown paper and dip it in vinegar and keep it to your jaw all night and the tooth ache will be cured.Esther Daly
Powerstown
Clonee
Co MeathI got this from my father.

A frog is got and rubbed on the aching tooth and let go again. The pain eases away in a short time
Anthony Critchley
Damastown
CloneeFrom Mrs Hanlon
Parslickstown
MulhuddartA dandelion is boiled and the juice which is left in the vessel is held in the mouth as hot as the sufferer can bear itGeorge Carr
Parslickstown
Mulhuddart
Co DublinGet a sup of Jayes Fluid and a bit of wadding. Put the Jayes fluid on the wadding and put it in your tooth. Kepp your mouth open and let all the bad water fall out. Dont swallow the water.
One sup of Jayes fluid will cure the complaint

burn the village. During the night a man tied a piece of raw meat on a pole and left it exposed, and in the morning the Cholera was gone. During the years following there was much smallpox and many people died. The people suffered much from the hunger. Ship loads of Indian meal were sent by Queen Victoria and she was called the famine queen.

potato crop. Only the farmers had any potatos and they were so scarce they had not even sufficient for themselves.
The people depended mostly on potatoes for their food and the failure of the crop in the years 1846 - 47 brought about the famine. Much sickness followed and the people died in great numbers of what was called Cholera. Once a person got the Cholera there was no no hope of recovery, and the whole family became victims. As a means towards isolating the sick, sheds were erected behind the chapel, and the sick were brought to the shed. They seldom lived more than a day. Many of them were buried without coffins.
In the village of Castleknock a great number of the people had died and as they found it impossible to combat the terrible disease, it was decided to

Holy wellsIn Mulhuddart and on the road leading to the graveyard there is a holy well called St Brigids Well.
The well is three hundred years old and the water in it is reputed to have great healing powers.
If a person was passing by the well it was usual for the person to bring home some of the water in a bottle.
Rag well , Sandpitts Castleknock
In olden days people visited this well on May eve. They carried lighted candles and recited prayers while going around the well. There was a bush near the well and people left a remnant on this bush. The water wa supposed to cure sore eyes.The famine Times
The great famine which was in the years 1846 - 47 was caused by the failure of the potato crop. There was much bad wet weather and this brought the blight on the

I'll make that alright. The next day Tommy went to the court instead of John. Well said the judge how many stars are in the sky. A million said Tommy and if you dont believe me go out and count them. What weight is the moon said the judge. A cwt (4 quarters) said Tommy. What am I thinking of said the judge, you are thinking that I am John but I'm not I'm Tommy

the three gallon can into the five gallon can. Fill the three gallon can from the eight gallon can and pour it into the five gallon can. There are then four gallons in the five gallon can and four gallons in the eight gallon can.A funny story
(Mrs Ennis, Castleknock cottages)There were once two twins, John and Tommy. They were so much alike that it was almost impossible to distinguish one from the other. John did some wrong and was brought to court. The judge told him he would let him off if he could tell him the next day.
1. How many stars are in the sky
2. What weight is the moon
3. What he (the judge) was thinking of.John went home and told Tommy what happened. Very good said Tommy

and so onAnswer. It cost the farmer hundreds of poundsA Sum
Two farmers wanted four gallons of milk each. They went to a dairyman to get the milk. The men had no vessels, and the dairyman had only an eight gallon can, and a five gallon can and a three gallon can. How was he to measure the four gallons.Answer. Fill the eight gallon can, then from that fill the three gallon can, pour the three gallons into the five gallon can. Fill the three gallon can again. Pour two gallons from that into the five gallon can. Then empty the five gallon can into the eight gallon can. Pour the one gallon from

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What has four legs, two arms and no headAnswer. An armchair27.
What has four legs, a head and a footAnswer. A bedA SumA farmer wanted to get his horse shod. He asked the blacksmith what would he charge for doing it. Five shillings and six pence said he. The man said it was too dear, and he could not afford that. Very good said the blacksmith, I'll make a bargain with you. I'll (make) give you my labour and the shoes free, but I'll charge you for the nails and the farmer agreed. I'll charge you a farthing for the first and I'll double it for the sceond nail, I'll double that for the third nail

the yearAnswer. Spring because the cowslips about, the bullrush is out, and all the buds are shooting22.
Why is a vain young lady like a drunkardAnswer. Because they are both fond of the glass23.
What is taken from you before you get itAnswer. Your photo24.
What is it we often return but never borrowAnswer. Thanks25.
When is a shoemaker dyingAnswer. When he is preparing the sole for the last.

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Why is it dangerous to take a nap in a trainAnswer. Because the train runs over sleepers.18.
Long legs, short thighs, little head and no eyesAnswer. A tongs19.
What is the difference between a lady and a soldier.Answer. One faces powder and the other powders the face.20.
What has eight arms, but no hand. A wooden leg but cant stand is often wet but cannot feel, has no boots but is shod with steel. A dress of silk around the middleAnswer. An umbrella21.
What is the most dangerous time of

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What side of the jug is the handle onAnswer. The outside13.
How far can a dog run into a wood.Answer. Halfway because when he is past the middle, he is running out.14.
What is the smallest railway station in IrelandAnswer. Inch15.
Why is a banana skin like a ladies jumperAnswer. Because its easy to slip on16.
Yankie Yankie deaf and dumb has no legs and yet can run.Answer. A river

12.
What side of the jug is the handle onAnswer. The outside13.
How far can a dog run into a wood.Answer. Halfway because when he is past the middle, he is running out.14.
What is the smallest railway station in IrelandAnswer. Inch15.
Why is a banana skin like a ladies jumperAnswer. Because its easy to slip on16.

CastleknockThere was a king from foreign countries and he came over to Castleknock and his warriors came after him because they heard there was going to be a battle. The king went into the castle and he said "Whoever answers the door, to say, that he was asleep". And when the warriors heard that they said "Let him sleep until Judgement "
He is asleep there yetKathleen Stokes
December 1937Told to me by my grandmother Kathleen Stokes aged 10
Castleknock
Co Dublin
Born and reared in Castleknock
Told by her grandmother Mrs Plunkett
Castleknock

A CaveClose by the weir on the Liffey at the Strawberry Beds there is a cave originally used in the time of the Danish invasion.
The cave was about three miles long and ended in Clondalkin but now the rocks have grown almost across the mouth of the cave.Patty Clarke
December 1937
Told to me by my fatherPatricia Clarke age 11
Sandpitts
Castleknock
Co DublinTold to her by her father
Mr Thomas Clarke, Labourer
Sandpitts
Castleknock
Co Dublin
December 1937

The RatLong ago there was a castle in howth. There was a shipwreck and the Earl of Howth went out to save the people.
The next morning there was a lady sailing on a raft and the Earl of Howth saved her. She stayed about six months and no one knew anything about her. When she was leaving she put a black band on his wrist. Soon he got married and his wife was very curious to know about the black band.
One night when he was asleep she went to see what it was with a candle but it caught fire and was burned. The next morning there was a rat at the end of the bed and everywhere the Earl went the rat followed him. His brother brought him away to the continent to get rid of the rat. When they arrived there the rat was there before them.
The brother in his rage killed him with the thongs. When he looked the Earl was deadWinnie Coyle, Castleknock. Age 11
Told to her by her mother. Mrs Coyle , Castleknock , October 1937

The Rat
Written by Winifred Coyle aged 11
Castleknock, Co Dublin
October 1937
Told to her by her mother
Mrs Coyle
Castleknock
Co DublinWakes
Long ago the wakes were different to what they are now. The people from around the neighbourhood would come in and dance and sing and play games of every sort. Between times they would say the Rosary and sing hymnsRiddlesWhat fish has its eyes nearest together

gathered the sand and began his task but the sand was breaking all the time. The devil asked his Lordship could he put manure through the sand but Lord Luttrell said " No! you must make it out of the sand only" The devil had failed so Lord Luttrell got off free.
Every single part of the mill stands on the Liffey.
It is supported in the water by big pillers. The mill is owned by Shackletons who are Quakers. The first Mr Shackleton's name was Abraham, he was national school teacher and he thought Edmond Burke in Balintore on the borders of Kildare and Wicklow.

Told by Mr John Fagan
Sandpitts
Castleknock, Co DublinHeard from his father now dead
Written by his daughter
Mary Fagan aged 14
St Brigids girls school CastleknockLuttrellstown castle is near Clonsilla, Co Dublin. They were planters. One Lord Luttrell of Luttrellstown castle sold his soul to the devil. The devil told him to give him three things to do and if he could puzzle him in any of them he would let him off, but if Lord Luttrell didnt succeed the devil would bring him down to hell with him.
Lord Luttrell told him to build him a flour mill in a night. The next morning his Lordship took a walk around his grounds and when he came to a part that looked down on the Liffey he saw the mill standing there completed. His Lordship had failed.
He knew he had only two more chances and if he didnt succeed in the second he wouldnt succeed in the third. So he told the devil to make him a rope out of sand down by the Liffey. The devil

days of the Daily mass crusade.
She was justly admired through extraordinary piety zeal and charity.
After having manifested heroic patience and resignation during four years and a halfof intense suffering it pleased the almighty, through the powerful ellicacy of the most Adorable Sacrifice of the mass, offered 1st August 1823 by the Rev Prince Alev Hohenlohe to restore her instaneously to perfect health, which she afterwards enjoyed for nearly ten years, during which she devoted herself with increased ardour to the glory of God.
The convent building still stands though now a private dwelling.
Afterwards the sisters of St Josephs of Cluny, occupied it until the opening of their neighbouring fine convent Mount Sackville . Later the great work of the Holy Ghost Fathers now perpetuated in the well known Blackrock College had its beginning upon the same spot
Monica O'Reilly

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Not far from the mill a weir was constructed on the flurry with the objest of supplying power to a fine corn mill in Ballymascanlon. The race which carried thw water seemed to go over a hill and it was quite common to see visitors standing in admiration of what they considered 2Water flowing up a hill"In Doolargy stands at least four specimens of what were called "sweat houses". One is beside Peter Rices, a second beside James Rices, and a third beside Patrick Rooneys. This one is a [sic] small but is in perfect state of repair. It was circular in shape roofed with stone having a small hole on the top. The door was very small. Well when a poor person complained of Rheumatism a turf fire was built in the centre of the house and when the termperature was of the required degree the patient was brought in and stretched on the floor, the door was then closed and the patient sweated to such a degree that all the acids were removed from the body. Then the patient was taken out and plunged into a large pool of water which was beside the sweat house.
Joe Rice of Doolargy used to say "he was often put in there to sweat when he had a very bad cold. This was a simple form of a Turkish Bath.

said that it was the place where the locals used to collect and from "laughter in the place it got its name"
Next turn on this old road is called "aon na guire?" which is a hollow where they used to hold dances in the early 1850 -1860.
James McDermott (deceasd) also told me a story about the scripture reader who lived in Doolargy. This man Mr B had very few pupils so to make attendence good he kept a boar pig and a bull. All young people who had occasion to visit him on this business were invited in and questioned about school. Then he would say "You may as well learn something from my book" so he read a passage or two from the bible and then religiously marked their names down as being "ardent followers of his code". Some neices of Mr B's family are still in the district.
In the townland is the remains of a foundry in which the O'Hare family manufactured spades and forks, reaping hooks etc up till about 40 years ago.
When the place was purchased by this family it was an important bleaching green. Traces of the old green still exist. Trade failing it was changed into the foundry and later a saw mill was added which still exists.

The three raths referred to in the opening of this book lie in the townland. The most important is 'Cnoc na ?" which lies in the present cemetary. From the small Doolargy road runs the cave which leads to the "?"
James McDermott (deceased) tells a story in connection with the cave which was open in his early years.
A neighbour called Graham had a very poor speciman of a pig which seemed to get thinner the more he tried to fatten it. Well this lean pig disappeared into the cave of an early morning and the owner spent the day in waiting for its return. Night fell and no pig. The same thing happened night after night no return of the lost pig. At the end of six weeks when all hope was abandoned what was Grahames's astonished to behold coming out of the cave one of the finest specimans of a fat pig which he beheld in his life.
He quietly stole between the animal and the entrance so that he captured the lost pig. Well he sent quickly for the local butchers and it was the sweetest bacon Grahame and his family ever ate.
All was attributed to the fine fairy food which the pig received while resting under the ?.
At the top of this road is a corner which is locally called "cul - na - ? " This old man