School: Mullinavat Convent

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Mullinavat, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Sr M. Lorcán
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0851, Page 047

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0851, Page 047

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    well. People play games, and someone would start up a bit of a dance, and that is the way they pass the evening.
    It is said that beside the holy well there is a stone where St. Mullins sat when he washed his feet. Mullinakill is the only place where this custom is held up so well.
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    Language
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    Collector
    John Maher
    Gender
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    Informant
    John Maher
    Gender
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    Address
    Derrylacky, Co. Kilkenny