Dublin Core
Title
St. Brigid's Well
Description of Well Item Type Metadata
1 Name of well and saint
Cullion, St. Brigid Well
2 Townland, County, GPS
Mullingar, Co Westmeath
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
A well mound made of stone and covered in turf. Dedication to St. Brigid.
A beehive-shaped chapel and a circular walkway with standing stones representing the Stations of the Cross. Current features were constructed in 1956.
A beehive-shaped chapel and a circular walkway with standing stones representing the Stations of the Cross. Current features were constructed in 1956.
4 Cure
N/A
5 Pattern day
The pattern day is St. Brigid’s day- February 1st. It is celebrated with a mass at the well.
6 Offerings
N/A
7 Prayer rounds and stations
The stations of this site are represented by large standing stones.
8 Stories
Some stories about the well suggest a pre-Christian significance with its waters being most powerful around Imbolc (the beginning of spring).