School: Iubhrach (roll number 8074)

Location:
Uragh, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Cristíne Ní Shíoda
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  1. There is a holy well in my parish called St Patricks well. It is a mile from the village of Tullaghan. A Station is made every year on St Patricks Day. The Station consists of the Rosary and a sermon on St Patrick and Benediction in the Tullaghan Chapel. Large crowds come from the surrounding districts and a public procession is held. The people sing hymns and bands play the music. The people bring water from the well for the cure of any ailment. People can make a private Station any time of year they wish.
    The well is in a field belonging to Miss Nickloson of Tullaghan. it is on the side of a hill overlooking
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Alice O' Rourke
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Uragh, Co. Leitrim