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Patricks Well — Coolrus

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Patricks Well — Coolrus
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On S side of stream. Spring enclosed by surround surmounted by a statue of St Patrick, both of recent origin. 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) well blessed by St Patrick and 'rounds were still made by a few on 17th March … water cures eyes'. Compiled by: Denis Power Date of upload: 26 August 2011

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