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Ó Danachair (1955, 210) recorded the following details about this holy well; 'Banoge Well on 1840 map. A pool, three feet [0.9m] in diameter, surrounded by whitethorn bushes. "This well is said to be holy and is remarkable for the curing of animals affected with sore eyes". OSNB. No devotions now, but known to have been a holy well. Used for domestic water supply. No patron known. See attached photos taken in 1954 by Caoimhín Ó Danachair, courtesy of and © National Folklore Collection, UCD. The Photographic Collection, F025.21.00280 accessible online at www.duchas.ie/en/cbeg/24550 and F025.21.00278 accessible online at www.duchas.ie/en/cbeg/17024. Compiled and revised by: Caimin O'Brien Date of revised upload: 1 October 2020

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Banoge Well — Ballynabanoge

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