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Holy well in Tober Demesne,tober Lower,tober Upper

Holy well

What is recorded here

Unlocated well in the townlands of Tober Lower/Upper/Demesne. According to Lynch (1994, 645) there is a holy well in the townland of Tober that is mentioned in the 1930s Irish Folklore Commission, Schools Manuscript Collection (IFC S 914: 225). Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 22 January 2013
The holy well is traditionally associated with Saint Brigid, a patron saint of wells and fertility, and was likely used for healing rituals and seasonal water blessings. Local folklore suggests the well was visited for curing ailments and seeking protection, with customs possibly including the leaving of coins or clooties.

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