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Title
Anagaire Holy Well
Description of Well Item Type Metadata
1 Name of well and saint
Name: Holy Well
Saint Dedication: There is a statue of the Virgin Mary which suggest that it is dedicated to or associated with her (Cronin et al., 2012).
Saint Dedication: There is a statue of the Virgin Mary which suggest that it is dedicated to or associated with her (Cronin et al., 2012).
2 Townland, County, GPS
Anagaire, County: Donegal
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
The well is located on the peninsula, which is to the west of Rinn na Feirste, also known as Rinnamona (Cronin et al., 2012).
Description: The well has a small crevice on the base of a large natural rock bolder (Cronin et al., 2012).
Description: The well has a small crevice on the base of a large natural rock bolder (Cronin et al., 2012).
5 Pattern day
Pattern Day: No pattern day is known, but if the well is associated with the Virgin Mary, then the Nativity of Mary, September 8th, may be celebrated.
6 Offerings
The well is still venerated.
Votive Offerings: coins, a statue, and holy medals (Cronin et al., 2012).
Votive Offerings: coins, a statue, and holy medals (Cronin et al., 2012).
9 Publications
"Survey of the Heritage of Holy Wells in County Donegal" - John Cronin & Associates.
10 More
Bibliography
Cronin, John and Associates. 2012. Survey of the Heritage of Holy Wells in County Donegal. Donegal County Council.
Cronin, John and Associates. 2012. Survey of the Heritage of Holy Wells in County Donegal. Donegal County Council.