Editing Patrickswell (section)

==Etymology==
The name of the town refers to a [[holy well]] which is traditionally associated with [[Saint Patrick]].<ref name=logainm/><ref>{{cite book | chapter-url = https://www.libraryireland.com/topog/P/Patricks-Well-St-Pubblebrien-Limerick.php | chapter = Patrick's Well (St.) | title= [[A Topographical Dictionary of Ireland]] | date = 1837 | publisher = Lewis | editor-first = Samuel | editor-last = Lewis }}</ref> Located on the main street, this well was previously capped by a pump - since removed.<ref name="ODanachair">{{cite journal | first = Ó Danachair | last = Caoimhín | title = The Holy Wells of Co. Limerick | journal = The Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland | volume = 85 | issue = 2 | date = 1955 | page = 213 | jstor = 25509218  }}</ref> In the early 19th century, a rough statue of Saint Patrick was erected at the well.<ref name="ODanachair"/>