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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0794, Page 45

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    roadway leading into Leixlip, first, however, turning to the right for a short distance along a lane which here forms the county boundary, in order to visit the wells of St. Catherine's. Both these wells are protected by stone canopies; the larger, provided with a wooden door and adorned with a head of modern appearance, is used for drinking purposes, while the smaller has for generations enjoyed a reputation for curing sore eyes. It is stated that neither has ever been known to run dry.

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    "The Neighbourhood of Dublin"
    by Weston St. John Joyce
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. St Catherine's

    “A man named Edwards lived in St. Catherine'; he employed many plumbers to drain the well, and put the water through his house.”

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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maureen Blake
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lucan, Co. Dublin
    Collector
    Nellie Ronan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Chapel Hill, Co. Dublin
    Informant
    Frank Conway
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Esker, Co. Dublin
    Informant
    Mr J. Brady
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Main Street, Co. Dublin