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School: Kilmacow (B.) (roll number 14187)

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Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
P. Ó Loingsigh
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    There is a well in the Co Leitrim which was blessed by St. Patrick. The water is as pure as that of any well in Ireland. St. Patrick said that the water would be used only for drinking. Once men were working their and when they tried to boil the water it would not boil.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Walsh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Dangan, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    Patrick Walsh
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Occupation
    Railway worker
    Address
    Dangan, Co. Kilkenny