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St. Patricks Well

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St. Patricks Well
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In undulating rough grazing land. Stone wall (L 4m N-S; Wth 3.2m E-W) delimits well in a heavily overgrown depression. Dedicated to St. Patrick. The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 650. Date of upload: 11 November 2013
St. Patrick's Well is associated with St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, and is traditionally believed to have curative properties, particularly for ailments of the eyes and general health. Holy wells dedicated to St. Patrick are common throughout Ireland, often linked to early Christian pilgrimage and healing traditions.

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