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Biddy Early

Feakle, County Clare

Ireland's most famous wise woman, with a magic blue bottle.

Biddy Early was a healer who lived near Feakle. People came from all over Ireland for her cures, which she was said to see in a mysterious blue bottle.

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When
1798–1874
Where
52.9250, -8.6400
Group
Witches & witch trials

Visiting

The ruins of her cottage are near Kilbarron Lough, outside Feakle.

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