7. Holy wells

Jan 31, 2022, 11:19 PM

Speaker: Sean McMahon RIP

Sean discusses that most pagan of shrines that was appropriated by Christianity. There are some 3000 or so in Ireland with accompanying customs and pattern days. Many are believed to have cures for particular conditions. 

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