School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Cluain Meala

Location:
Greenan, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
An tSr. Treasa le Muire
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0656, Page 056

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0656, Page 056

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    to the other extreme.
    There is an old superstition attached to this well. It is said that if a person ties an old piece of cloth to the tree, and walks round the well three times, at the same time making three wishes, the latter will be granted to him in due course.
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