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Holy well

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On a S-facing slope. Subcircular well (dims 1.2m x 1.1m) defined by a drystone wall (H 0.5m) with a whitethorn bush nearby. Known locally as Lugakeeran Well, which had a cure for stomach pains, it is not visited anymore, and there is no evidence of veneration. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010
Lugakeeran Well is associated with a local tradition of healing, specifically for stomach pains. The presence of a whitethorn bush, often linked to sacred or protective sites in Irish folklore, may indicate its historical significance as a ritual or holy well.

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