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School: Na Frasa (roll number 16375)

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Frosses, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Seán Mac Robhartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1036, Page 144

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1036, Page 144

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  2. Tobar Naile

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    About a mile south of the old ruins of St. Naail's monastery is Tobar Náile. This well is traditionally associated with St. Naail. It is on the side of a little hill.
    One day St. Naail was out walking. He was very thirsty. He struck a rock with his staff and a clear spring of water appeared. This well got the name "Tobar Náile".
    About half a century ago there was an annual pilgrimage to this well. Linens and silks of every variety were to be seen around the well. This proves that a number of miracles were wrought at this well. Now, however the
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