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Killaraght

County Sligo


St Attracta (5c) was an important early female saint who reputedly was consecrated a virgin at the hands of St Patrick. She founded a hospice for travellers here and this was still a going concern in 1692. Only a holy well now remains by the roadside.

OS 33 766 976

See: St. Patrick



Killaraght
holy well

Killaraght
holy well 2



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