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School: Ball Áluinn (Balla) (roll number 1146)

Location:
Balla, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
P. Ó Maolanaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0095, Page 179

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    station asking for the protection of St. Cronan for Balla.

    Manulla
    The well at Manulla is believed to be connected directly with St. Patrick. There was a large stone over this well and a serpent underneath to guard the well. St. Patrick we are told killed this serpent. The name of the well is Adam's well. There was a fish in this too. One day a girl went with a pail and unknowingly took home this fish and put it in the pot. The water never boiled.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    P. Ó Maolanaigh
    Gender
    Male