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School: Christian Brothers, Athlone

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Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Brother Meskill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0749, Page 227

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    the tree. There are three rocks a short distance away from the well. On one of the rocks are three holes which are always full with water. This water is supposed to cure teethaches. On another rock are discernible the imprints of what are believed to be St. Patarick's knees. On the third rock are the tracks of horse's hooves.

    P. Mulvey
    St. Francis Tce.
    Athlone
    Story from Ballinahoun Parish Calendar.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    P. Mulvey
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Athlone, Co. Westmeath