School: Liathdruim, Cill Mhichíl (roll number 4433)

Location:
Leitrim, Co. Clare
Teacher:
P. Ó Conbhaidhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0601, Page 286

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    went together to the spot and found the well and she drank some water and was instantly cured. Rounds are performed there from the 8th May to the 8th October. It has been recently repaired by Fr. O Reilly. St Senans Well is in the townland of Shyan. It is in George Sullivan’s land. It is said that when St. Senan was driving the monster from Scattery Island to Doolough lake as he was passing the townland of Shyan he got thirsty and he knelt down at a little well to take a drink and the print of his knees is to be seen to this day. After that it got the name as St. Senans Well. The water of
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael Lernihan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Leitrim, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Mrs Thomas Lernihan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Leitrim, Co. Clare