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School: Harold (B.), Dalkey

Location:
Deilginis, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath
Teacher:
M. Ó Maoláin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0798, Page 12

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    (continued from previous page)
    built and the ruins of the well cleared away.
    The name of this well was Coakely's well. The old people living around there often got their required water from this well as it was clean and fresh. A man named Coakely it is said lived opposite this well and it was called after him.
    That is all that is known about this well as it is fairly ancient.
    Got this story from Miss Cash, 4 Ard Brú Rd, Dalkey Hill.
    She is about 70 years of age. Edward Luby 7th Std.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Edward Luby
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Miss Cash
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    c. 70
    Address
    Bóthar Ardbhrú, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath