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School: Newtown, Kells (roll number 5053)

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Newtown (Shea), Co. Kilkenny
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0858B, Page 02_066

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    well in Kilree which is situated on the right side of the Kilree road beside Mr. Dalton's house called St Bridget's well.
    It is said that once upon a time a woman washed clothes with this water and the well dried up.
    The priest said mass there and ever since the water is in the well.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Ailís Ní Glionnán
    Other names
    Ailís Ní Glionnán
    Alice Glendon
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    James Glendon
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    53
    Address
    Goodwinsgarden, Co. Kilkenny