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Tobermurry in Fán

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Tobermurry/Tobar Mhuire [Mary's Well]: A natural spring which is regarded as a holy well; no other tradition survives (Ó Danachair 1960, 70). Ó Danachair (1960, 70) recorded the following details about this well; 'A spring gushing from the rocks of a rough watercourse. Known to have been a holy well but no other tradition survives'. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne’ (1986), no. 933.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record KE052-264

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