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School: Mountbellew (roll number 12352)

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An Creagán, Co. na Gaillimhe
Teacher:
William Hans
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0046, Page 0342

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    There is a well up in Castlebellew in the trunk of a tree. Long ago people went on large pilgrims to this well and took water from it. People also do stations around this well. On some days water is to be in it but on others there is no water in it.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. ócáidí
      1. ócáidí (de réir trátha bliana) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Martin Finnerty
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    42
    Address
    Cartrún an Iarla, Co. na Gaillimhe