Holy well
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A holy well or sacred spring is a well, spring or small pool of water revered either in a Christian or pagan context, sometimes both. The water of holy wells is often thought to have healing qualities
Holy well at Coole in County Cork, Ireland
Doon Well at Kilmacrennan in County Donegal, Ireland, c.1900. On the left, two women are praying by the well. On the right, an array of crutches, bandages and rosary beads deliberately left at the well by pilgrims.
Saint Bernard's well in Stockbridge, Edinburgh in 1800.
Dupath Well in 1912.
Termon
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Termon is a village in the north of County Donegal, Ireland.
Holy well
…Holy well at Coole in County Cork, Ireland Doon Well at Kilmacrennan in County Donegal, Ireland, c.1900. On the left, two women are praying by the well. On the right, an array of crutches, bandages and…
View of Termon and its church
Termon's Catholic church is dedicated to St. Columba
Cross and a panoramic view of the Termon area