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School: Naas (Mercy Convent) (roll number 15040)

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An Nás, Co. Chill Dara
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0776, Page 348

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    Holy Wells
    St. Patrick's well is situated in the vicinity of Killashee. It is called St. Patrick's well because during the life time of the saint the baptized many people at this well. On St. Patrick's day people visit this well. It is a cure for sore eyes. Usually people leave some little offering of money. They drink the water and take some home.
    Fr Moores' well is situated between Hilton and Kildare. people have great faith in this well. It is noted for curing headaches and nerves.
    St. Winifreds well is situated four miles from Naas. Many people drink the water of this well in order to cure toothaches.
    Claire Higgins, Kilcullen Rd, Naas, Co. Kildare
    Information received from; Mr Richard Higgins, Kilcullen Rd, Naas, Co. Kildare
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. ócáidí
      1. ócáidí (de réir trátha bliana) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Claire Higgins
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Bóthar Chill Chuillinn, Co. Chill Dara
    Informant
    Mr Richard Higgins
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Bóthar Chill Chuillinn, Co. Chill Dara