Tobercloonagh, holy well in County Limerick

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What is recorded here

In waterlogged area on S side of stream. Well now encased in concrete to prevent cattle from drinking from it. According to landowner consists of stone-lined well covered by large flagstone. According to Ó Danachair (1955, 214) 'no tradition survives'. See attached photos taken in 1954 by Caoimhín Ó Danachair, courtesy of and © National Folklore Collection, UCD. The Photographic Collection, F025.21.00417 accessible online at www.duchas.ie/en/cbeg/17069 and F025.21.00419 accessible online at www.duchas.ie/en/cbeg/31027.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record LI018-038

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