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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 17_062

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    (continued from previous page)
    long ago. He was in the act of saying Mass when the yoemen came and killed him.
    The blood is seen on the stones at the present day.
    Saint Brigid's well is situated in Kilree about one mile from Kells.
    It is said that St Brigid used to pray at this well as the marks of her knees are seen on a stone nearby.
    The water of this well cannot be boiled.
    There is no patron to this well.
    St Leonard's well
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Mullins
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    The Mills, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    John Mullins
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    67
    Address
    Kellsgrange, Co. Kilkenny