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- TypeRitual site - holy well
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History and description
Ó Danachair (1955, 208) recorded the following details about this holy well; 'Our Lady's Well. Not marked on maps.
Full archaeological record 75 words
Ó Danachair (1955, 208) recorded the following details about this holy well; 'Our Lady's Well. Not marked on maps. A strong flowing spring. Rounds were formerly made on Saturdays and on 15th August. The water cured sore eyes and other ailments. There are no devotions now. Legends: The well moved when profaned. The water will not boil. A fish which lived in the well was taken away by a priest (reason for this not known)'.
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Compiled by Caimin O'Brien · Updated 03 July 2019. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
Folklore and traditions
The water cured sore eyes and other ailments.
Legends: The well moved when profaned.
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Around Our Lady's Well
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