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Tobernagloria

Holy well

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Tobernagloria is a holy well in County Limerick, Ireland. Perhaps water still collects there under grass and stone, untouched by road or market. Maybe a woman once knelt at its edge before dawn, asking nothing measurable. Imagine her hands breaking the surface while the valley held its breath.
Annotated 'Tobernagloria' on the first ed. OS 6-inch map.
Linked to Saint Glória, an early Christian saint associated with healing wells in Ireland. The name suggests a tradition of water-based devotion, possibly involving cures for skin ailments or general wellness, though specific folklore is not well documented.

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