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Ritual site

Ritual site, holy tree/bush

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In a hollow at the edge of the pond at Ogulla holy well (RO022-106002-). A tree with rags tied to it beside a statue of St Patrick. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010
The site is associated with St Patrick, one of Ireland's most venerated saints, and reflects a tradition of tying rags as votive offerings to trees, often linked to healing or personal prayers. Such practices blend early Christian devotion with older pagan customs of venerating sacred trees.

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