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The Man Servant's Grave, The Grave of the Saint's Servant, Keelhilla
This well takes the form of a very low, drystone construction which is elliptical or oval in shape. Within the structure there is a crypt-like step-down feature which is capped by a lintel stone. There was no evidence of water at the site at the time of the research visit. There are two ‘leacht’ or outdoor altars beside the monument...
Tobarkieran, Keelhilla
This holy well is found on the western slopes of Turloughmore Mountain in the Burren National Park. The site is 83.83 metres above sea level. The well water emerges as a naturally occurring spring at the base of a low cliff. The spring is generally no more than a trickle and the water pools in small quantities. The well is located on a terrace at the butt of the cliff. There is a short, worn path on the terrace leading in to the well...
Tobermacduagh, Tobar Mac Duagh or Duach, Kinallia
The well is located in a sheltered grove of trees at the base of Eagle Rock Mountain, in the Burren National Park. The well site can be found by travelling through the gates of the Burren National Park and heading towards the northwest corner of the hill in front, almost to the base of the cliffs. An established path leads to the well...
Tobershanbally, Tobar Sean Bhaile, The Well of the Old Settlement, Keelhilla
This well is located on limestone pavement which is interspersed with thin soil. Scrub is encroaching on the holy well as the traditional winter grazing of cattle is declining. This marginal land is located right on the edge of the Burren Landscape next to very productive grasslands which are intensively farmed. It is one kilometre east of Saint Colman's Her...

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