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School: Gleann an Dúin - Prison (roll number 17042)

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An Príosún Thoir, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teacher:
Máire A. Ní Dhocartaigh
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  1. Holy Wells (continued)

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    for this well. There it hid itself.
    Every year people make stations in the Church nearby. These stations are offered up for some special intentions such as for the cure of some sick person. When they have their stations finished they go to the holy well and with a stick or umbrella they stab the sides of the well. If their station is successful and if they get what they pray for the fish comes out of its hiding and shows
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. ócáidí
      1. ócáidí (de réir trátha bliana) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Corcoran
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mrs Corcoran
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    32
    Address
    An Príosún Thuaidh, Co. Mhaigh Eo