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Christine, Bean Uí Bhroin
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    Saint Bridget's Well
    There are many holy wells in the Parish of Rathangan and many stories relating to them. There is one in Brideswell, Bridgetown and the legend told about it is peculiar.
    It is said that a travelling woman once washed clothes in it and Saint Brigid came that night and brought the well away in a tub with twelve candles lighting around it.
    It is now in Mr Reid's field. Its waters cure a head-ache and a tooth-ache.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. saints
          1. Brigid (~124)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Mc Grath
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Newtown, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    Mrs Grannel
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    76
    Address
    Norristown, Co. Wexford