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St Patricks Well — Ballyelan

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St Patricks Well — Ballyelan
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On S side of road. Spring enclosed by recent surround surmounted by statue of St Patrick. Still venerated, with a variety of devotionalia hung about the surround as well as coins dropped into the water. According to Ó Danachair (1955, 204) devotions performed at the well on 17th March 'when there is a procession and public prayers'. Compiled by: Denis Power Date of upload: 26 August 2011

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