entrance st. brigids well
located @ site of pre-christian lughnasadh celebrations, dabhach bhríde (or brigid s vat) found near cliffs of moher, , behind on higher level, steps lead, ancient cemetery. there large cross here , circular path around it, , part of rite of holy performed in area known ula uachtarach or upper sanctuary.
the well, dedicated brigid of kildare, in lower ground, ula íochtarach or lower sanctuary, enclosed in little house full of votive offerings such holy pictures, rosaries, medals , forth left pilgrims. small items people carry around them, such pens, biros , combs, commonly found offerings @ wells.
the has been subject of popular pilgrimage since @ least 1830s, when following personal cure attributed waters of well, cornelius o brien had house built.
many pilgrims on county clare , aran islands came liscannor. pattern days on large groups attended included:
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