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School: Naomh Coinneach, Borris-in-Ossory (roll number 13953)

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Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois
Teacher:
R. Ó Caoimh
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  1. Our Lady's Well in Skeirke (continued)

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    This water is known to cure warts, cuts and sores. For the past couple of years there has been a pilgrimage to this well accompanied by the local priest.
    Written by Philip Quinlan, 1938
    Information from Andrew Bergin, The Ward, Skeirke.
    Age 64, Farmer
    Born and lived in Skeirke.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Philip Quinlan
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Andrew Bergin
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    64
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Newtown or Skirk, Co. Laois