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School: Faughalstown (roll number 9622)

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Faughalstown, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Gabhann
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0720, Page 038

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    morning and there was. The water is supposed to cure a tooth-ache or headache. People always leave something at the well. The well is very small and shaped like a grisset. It is called the grisset or wishing well.
    Peter Bruton.

    Informant-
    Mr James Bruton,
    Ringtown,
    Castlepollard.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peter Bruton
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mr James Bruton
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ringstown, Co. Westmeath