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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0119, Page 49

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    long time ago this well known as "St. Kevin's" was situated a mile east of where it is now located, and on one night the well, tower, circular wall and bush moved away from its original spot to where it is now, because of a peasant taking a bucket of water from it for cooking purposes.
    It is said that St. Kevin was so displeased with this barefaced robbery of his well's water, that he moved the well and buildings to where it now is, so that the
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Brigid Mulhern
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mr James O' Regan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo