School: Kilcornan (roll number 2911)
- Location:
- Cill Churnáin, Co. Luimnigh
- Teacher: Pádraig Ó Maidín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0503, Page 429
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- Holy Wells.How many Holy wells are in this Parish - One.
Tell where they are (townland, name of field if any) - Kilbreedy.
Do people still visit them on certain days - Yes.
When - On the 1st February.
Are "rounds" performed there and prayers said - Yes.
Give an account of these.Are there any stories told about this well. - No.
Origin - We don't know the origin.
What Saints are mentioned in connection with them. - St. Brigid.
Have people been cured at the well. - Yes.
Give an account. - Ned Shehan of Kilbreedy was cured of lumps on his head at St. Brigid's well. He is a blacksmith.
Is the well specially recommended for the cure of any disease. - Yes. For the cure of sore eyes.
Do people and invalids drink the water or bathe in it, or rub it to the affected parts. - They rub it to the affected parts and they drink it.(continues on next page)
