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School: Cluain (C.) (roll number 15443)

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Cloone, Co. Leitrim
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Bean Uí Sholamháin
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    well on three different occasions, on Monday, Thursday, and Monday. They have to say certain prayers, in honour of the Saint to which the well belongs. They have also to leave some offering. These offerings vary. Sometimes they leave a button, or a pen. The bush over the well is covered with strips of cloth, that are left as offerings.
    Near this well there is a stone, on which St. Patrick knelt while he was praying. The track of his knee is still seen in the stone.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie J. Mitchell
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Killyfea, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    Patrick Mitchell
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    65
    Address
    Killyfea, Co. Leitrim