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The ] originated in ] as a result of a race between the church steeples of the town and neighbouring ] town. The ] originated in ] as a result of a race between the church steeples of the town and neighbouring ] town.


Doneraile is also the home of a famous "Hedge Witch" named Bev Richardson, who is sometimes referred to by locals as the Wizard of Doneraile. Bev is originally from the Isle of Mann and as a child ran errands for Gerald Gardner who is often credited as the founder of Wicca. Doneraile is also the home of a famous "Hedge Witch" named Bev Richardson, who is sometimes referred to by locals as the Wizard of Doneraile. Bev is originally from the Isle of Mann and as a child ran errands for Gerald Gardner. Gardner is often credited as the founder of Wicca. Bev Richardson's home in Doneraile is located at the site of Castle Pook and an ancient rock formation called the Hag's Bed.


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Doneraile (Irish: Dún ar Aill) is a town in County Cork, Ireland. It is located off the N20 road between Limerick / Cork and Mitchelstown. It is about 12km north of Mallow town.

The steeplechase originated in 1752 as a result of a race between the church steeples of the town and neighbouring Buttevant town.

Doneraile is also the home of a famous "Hedge Witch" named Bev Richardson, who is sometimes referred to by locals as the Wizard of Doneraile. Bev is originally from the Isle of Mann and as a child ran errands for Gerald Gardner. Gardner is often credited as the founder of Wicca. Bev Richardson's home in Doneraile is located at the site of Castle Pook and an ancient rock formation called the Hag's Bed.

See also: List of towns in the Republic of Ireland

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