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Teac Alluis

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Teac Alluis
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Marked on the 1938-9 ed. of the 'OS 6-inch' map as 'Teac Alluis'. Situated on the lower SE slopes of Slievestucan. When visited during field survey (1966-7) it had collapsed (SMR file). According to School Manuscripts 'the outer walls were built with very large stones and the roof was made of sticks and sods' (Irish Folklore Commission Schools' Manuscripts 660, 73). Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 6 March 2012
Linked to Saint Alluis, a lesser-known early Irish saint, the site may have been associated with healing traditions, as many holy wells were believed to possess curative properties. The name "Teac Alluis" suggests a well or spring dedicated to the saint, though specific cures or folklore connected to this site are not well documented.

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