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Holy well in Kilcarroon

Holy well

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According to Power (1908, 58-9) in the townland of Kilcarroon there is a holy well called 'Tobar Uí Eachthigheirn - "Ahearne's Well." This is reputed holy, and "rounds" are still made, as the votive offerings on the overhaning tree branches testify. Locally it is held that the water is specially efficacious for cure of sore eyes'. This exact location of this monument is unknown. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011
The holy well in Kilcarroon, known as Tobar Uí Eachthigheirn or "Ahearne's Well," is associated with the tradition of making "rounds" and leaving votive offerings, indicating its continued spiritual significance. While the specific saint or cure linked to the well is not clearly identified, such practices often relate to local saints or healing traditions in Irish folklore.

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