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School: Na Tearmoinn (C.) (roll number 8932)

Location:
Tarmon East, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Margt. Meskell
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0403, Page 458

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  1. The Blessed Well

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    The blessed well that is in this district is situated in Ballintubber. It is called St. Sinan's Well. Rounds are paid at this well in June and in August. From every direction people come to this well and kneel on the grassy mound beside it.
    They make seven rounds and say a decade of the Rosary at the end of each round. Then over the well a throng waits for the cup to come around and when it does come each one dips it thrice in the well and sends a silent prayer speeding upward to Saint Sinan.
    A little stream flows from the well in which sore-hands and eyes are bathed. Some make rounds for some invalid at home. An old tale is connected with this well.
    The blessed well was first
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nora Scanlan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dooncaha, Co. Kerry