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Patricks Cave

Holy well

What is recorded here

At the crest of a NW-SE ridge. The innermost chamber of Man-made underground passage (RO014-023002-) inside rath (RO014-023001-), forming a lintelled chamber (dims 3.7m N-S; 1.6m E-W; H 1.2m at N to 1.7m at S) is flooded and serves as a holy well. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010
Linked to St. Patrick, the cave is traditionally believed to have been used as a place of Christian worship or retreat. Local folklore suggests that the saint may have visited the area, and the site is sometimes associated with healing waters or spiritual protection.

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