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Holy well in Kish

Holy well

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Dedicated to St Brigid, the holy well in Kish is associated with traditional healing practices and was recorded in folklore collections from the 1930s. St Brigid is widely venerated in Ireland for her connections to fertility, healing, and protection.

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Unlocated holy well within the townland of Kish. According to Lynch (1994, 637) there is a holy well dedicated to St Brigid in the townland of Kish that is mentioned in the 1930s Irish Folklore Commission, Schools Manuscript Collection (IFC S 924: 45-46). Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 21 January 2013
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