Tubberachoppal, spring in County Laois

What is recorded here

Map note: The map marks Tubberachoppal as a spring in County Laois, Ireland. Water can make its own noise; the map quietly marks the spot.

Tubberachoppal is recorded as a spring in County Laois.

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