Wells of Wicklow County
Archangel Michael's Well
St Michael's Well (Archangel Michael) in Rathdrum is a natural spring well set in the corner of private garden with access from public Mass Path.
The experiences of cures mainly of skin ailments such as warts but also one known instance of pain relief for rheumatoid arthritis when hands lowered into water. Warts removed by application of water both on site and off site; some cases instant cures.
A pattern day is not celebrated as such, but it used to be on Archangel Michael's day September 29th.
Offerings are usually coins dropped beside the shallow well.
First known to the owner by reference to 1839 Ordinance survey map mention
Visited by pilgrims and local Catholic Parish Church dedicated to same saint.
