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School: Béal Átha Feorainne (C.) (roll number 15653)

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Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Áine Bean Uí Chuillin
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    23-3-38.
    Holy Wells.
    There is a well in Ahascragh called Kevin's well. People go there the 14th of October. There is a bush beside the well and on that they leave to ribbons or a piece of cloth as relics. People bring home the water and drink it. There is a boy minding the well and the people have to give twopence for minding the well. there is a flag beside the well and there is something written on it and the people
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Dodie Healy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Creeharmore, Co. Roscommon