In Ireland, holy wells are wells and springs dedicated to saints. They are visited throughout the year by pilgrims who leave votive offerings such as rosaries, photographs, and pieces of cloth. Holy wells dedicated to St. Brigid, for example, include those near Kildare and at her traditional birthplace, Faughart, and near Liscannor, a small village in County Clare. Many holy wells originated as pre-Christian worship sites.
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