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Ritual site — holy tree/bush in Clonenagh

Ritual site — holy tree/bush
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Ritual site — holy tree/bush in Clonenagh
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In an elevated area beside the road. An ash tree containing water which is said to have healing powers (O'Hanlon and O'Leary 1907, 200-209). According to Comerford an old tree, opposite the well (LA017-003003-), is popularly supposed to be connected with it. In some cavities in the trunk, water is said to be at all times found, in which healing properties are ascribed (Comerford 1886, vol. 3, 298). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Laois' (Dublin Stationery Office, 1995) compiled by P. David Sweetman, Olive Alcock and Bernie Moran. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 17 December 2007

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