School: Howth (C.)
- Location:
- Howth, Co. Dublin
- Teacher: M. Ní Bhuain
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- (continued from previous page)on the wire arch and on the bushes and fencing, and someone has placed a statue of the Sacred Heart over the well.There were never any processions or patterns held there, but people used to say "Three Hail Marys" in honour of St Fintan, drink some water, and walk round the well three times. The water was supposed to be good for all bodily ailments.
This information has been gathered from Frank Hood, Shelmartin Cottage, Bailey, who has been reared there. He got the information from his mother, Mrs Hood. He is a tram driver on G.N.R. hill trams. The information has also been gathered from Mrs Farrell (85) of Saxe Lane, who has lived all her life in the locality. She died since this was written.1934. Sept.
- Informant
- Frank Flood
- Gender
- Male
- Occupation
- Tram-driver
- Address
- Baily, Co. Dublin
- Informant
- Mrs Farrell
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 85
- Address
- Sutton Cross, Co. Dublin
