"The layout of this Holy Well is very Pagan in origin. In Pre Christian Ireland this type of Well was deemed to be a place where the gods of the underworld communicated with humankind and where offerings to these gods were made for favours either received or requested. When Christianity was introduced into Ireland these Wells had their names changed to those of Christian saints and used as places of religious worship and gathering..." Posted on Youtube on the 22nd of March 2016 by Martin Coffey.
See also http://www.clarelibrary.ie/eolas/coclare/archaeology/CL014-02102-.htm
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