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    I live in the village called Kill Ciaran. There is a field in the village, in which is a blessed well. In a grave-yard behind the well, stands the ruins of an old Church. The water of the well is said to be Holy Water, and in August the people of the locality perform a station at the well.
    They bring bottles with them to bring the Holy Water to their homes with them. In doing the station, they go around the well seven times and each time they throw in a stone, which they get in heap near the well. It is said that under that heap of stones St. Ciaran is buried.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Kilkeeran, Co. Mayo
    Collector
    John Connor
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Thady Connor
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    73
    Address
    Kilkeeran, Co. Mayo