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School: Firhouse (roll number 6372)

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Firhouse, Co. Dublin
Teacher:
S. Piondair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0795, Page 024

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    St Colmcille's Well (near Orlagh)
    West side of Mt Venus 100 yds from Rd.
    Rock beside well on which is impression of St's knees
    Formerly garlands and votive offerings were placed here
    Water cannot (it is reputed) be boiled
    No processions to well for years back
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    TOBAR na CLUAS
    On Tallaght Hill
    Cure for ear and head-aches
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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