Glenkeen Well (Site of) — Report the wrong picture

What is recorded here

Situated on the E-facing slope of a river valley in an upland area with a nearby church and graveyard (TN034-013) to the E. Marked as 'Glenkeen Well' on the 1st ed. OS 6-inch map. No visible remains. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Tipperary. Vol. 1 - North Tipperary' compiled by Jean Farrelly and Caimin O'Brien (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 September 2008

Linked to Saint Gobnait, the well was traditionally associated with cures for eye ailments and general healing. Pilgrimages and offerings, such as coins and ribbons, were common features of the site’s folklore.

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