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School: Courtnacuddy (roll number 5038)

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0901, Page 253

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  1. A Wart Well

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    There is a wart well in Ballyknocken, Davidstown Enniscorthy, Which was used by people of olden times to cure warts. It is in a hollow rock. The people used to go to the well before sunrise + dip their wart covered hands into it, and make the Sign of the Cross.
    They would then go to the side of the well and say six Pater Aves + Glorias. It was said that the warts used to disappear inside a week.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. cleachtas an leighis
        1. leigheas dúchasach (~11,815)
          1. leigheasanna ar ghalair ar dhaoine
            1. faithní (~307)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr J. O' Shea
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    An Bhuaile Bhán, Co. Loch Garman