School: Caisleán Ó gConaing (C.) (roll number 9686)

Location:
Castleconnell, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Bean Uí Uallacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0523, Page 135

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0523, Page 135

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  1. A short distance from this district is a place called Doonass. In this district there is a well called Saint Senan's well which was called after Saint Senan who was the patron saint of that place. On the 15th of August of every year, people visit this well to be cured of their ailments. In the Doonass churchyard there is another well which is said to cure sore eyes and headaches.
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mary Murphy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Gooig, Co. Limerick