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School: Bán Riabhach, Old Leighlin

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Baunreagh, Co. Carlow
Teacher:
Bean Uí Mhurchadha
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    feast day. On this day pilgrims from many places visit the well. The Priest recited the rosary at the well and there is also a procession of the Children of Mary.
    The water is for bathing the affected part. People also take some of it away with them. People leave rosary beads and prayer books beside the well as emblems.
    There is a beautiful Cross beside the well. It is kept in good repair. it is a sacred, lonely and most beautiful spot.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Bergin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Baunreagh, Co. Carlow
    Informant
    Miss K. Mac Donald
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    60
    Address
    Oldleighlin, Co. Carlow