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Saint Brigid's Well, Kildare, Ireland. The drinking well is believed to have been used by Brigid and her white cow. The well continues to be a pilgrimage site, especially for the celebration of Imbolc on February 1st.
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Wanda has studied International Relations with specialization in History at The University of Oslo, and is currently studying for her Master's degree in Environmental History at Trinity College Dublin.
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Marcussen, W. (2021, April 03). Saint Brigid's Well, Kildare. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13792/saint-brigids-well-kildare/
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