Tobergal, holy well in County Limerick

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What is recorded here

In level pasture. Area now fence off and the well itself is being used by County Council as part of local water supply. Known locally as "The White Well" but no memory of it being in holy use. Described by Ó Danachair (1955, 211) as 'a strong clear spring about nine feet in diameter'; he notes 'no devotions' here because 'the well moved when clothes were washed there' (ibid.). See attached photos taken in 1954 by Caoimhín Ó Danachair, courtesy of and © National Folklore Collection, UCD. The Photographic Collection, F025.21.00360 accessible online at www.duchas.ie/en/cbeg/17050 and F025.21.00361 accessible online at www.duchas.ie/en/cbeg/24529.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record LI044-082

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Feohanagh Castlemahon GAA Club official website; drone photographer not stated, feohanaghcastlemahongaa.ie
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