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Holy well in Ballyphilip West,ballyphilip East

Holy well

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According to Power (1952, 22) there was a holy well called Tobar Naoimh Gibéin - St Geibin's Well at Ballyphillip. It remains unlocated. Power, Rev. P. (1952) The placenames of the Decies. (second ed.) Cork University Press. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 05 October 2011
St Geibin's Well (Tobar Naoimh Gibéin) is associated with the early Irish saint St Geibin, whose cult was once prominent in parts of Munster. The well was likely venerated for its healing properties, as was common with many holy wells linked to saints in early Christian Ireland.

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