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School: Inishcaltra

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Cappaduff, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Énrí Ó Loingsigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0589, Page 068

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  1. The Holy Wells of this Locality

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    There is three holy wells in this locality. One in Mr. Rourkes field in Derrycon. One in Mr. James Sheedy's field in Corratober and the other in holy Island. It is said that these wells were put there by St. Caimin. The one in Borratobaris called 'Tobar na Nuile'. The one in holy island is called 'Our Lady's Well'. It is said that if you wash your eyes in these well if they are sore your eyes would be cured.
    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
    Maura Cleary
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cloontymweenagh, Co. Clare
    Informant
    M. Flannery
    Address
    Cloontymweenagh, Co. Clare