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School: Kilcomreagh (roll number 9429)

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Kilcumreragh, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
B. Hickey
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0733, Page 177

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    There is only one holy well in this parish. It is called Tobar Awell (Ámhaill). It is situated about fifty yards from the road in one of the Mr. Upton's fields, Coolatore, Rosemount Moate.
    There is a large tree growing beside this well and on this tree people used to hang objects after using the water of well for the cure of warts and sore eyes. The custom is still in vogue.
    "Rounds" used to be made some years ago on Good Friday at this well.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Anne Smyth
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Coolatoor, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Mrs Mc Neill
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    76
    Address
    Rosemount, Co. Westmeath