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Limerick Gazette

Two Limerick Wells for Paddy’s Day: Singland & Patrickswell

16th March 2024 Leave a Comment

There are 19 wells dedicated to the patron saint in County Limerick but whether he actually set foot here is debatable. I rather hope he did for his presence is everywhere. He left his footprints at Ballyelan; handprints at Ballingary; the print of his back on a tree at Knockainey and saintly kneeprints at Cloncagh […]

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