School: Straboe (roll number 12934)

Location:
Straboe, Co. Laois
Teacher:
Bríd Nic Cormaic
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  1. There is a Holy Well in Kilminchy Maryborough. Close to the Maryborough Convict Prison. It is Father O'Connors well. It has cured anyone suffering from [unknown] or teethache will be cured who goes to the well, and says some prayers, and take a mouthful of the water. It is a very Holy well and it is the only one in this Parish.
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    English
    Collector
    Margaret Lalor
    Gender
    Female