School: Derinturn, Carbury (roll number 2169)
- Location:
- Doire an tSoirn, Co. Chill Dara
- Teacher: Bean Uí Mhistéil
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- There is a well in the chapel yard called Father Byrne's well. It is supposed to have been blessed by that holy priest and its water cures toothache. Father Byrne's remains lie interred under the floor of the present Catholic Church, his hat is in the possession of a local family and it is said to cure headache.St. Gorm's [?] well is in a field near the church. Its water is icy cold even on the hottest day in summer. Bubbles are seen on the surface of the well where the spring comes up like a spa. I never heard if its water cured any disease.Trinity well is of pagan origins. On Trinity Sunday crowds come from far and near to get a drink of the water. The Pattern of Carbury is held on that day and dancing and merry making are the order of the day.(continues on next page)
