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Kerry
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County
Description of Well
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Name of the holy well
St Killian's Well
GPS coordinates of holy well
51.47.016, 009.48.728
Townland where holy well is located
Kilmakilloge
County where holy well is located
Kerry
Saint associated with holy well
St Killian
Pattern date of holy well
7-8 July
Physical Description of holy well
The "well" is actually the former Lock Mackeenlaun. Near the pictured ruin of a 12th century church expanded in the 15th century (source for dates: archaelogy.ie). The pattern is known as the Kilmakilloge pattern, even though the site actually lies just outside that townland between those of Loughaunacreen and Derryrush (Lyne, 1999:52)
Question #1 (10-16-17)
St Killian's Well
Question #2 (10-16-17)
The well is in Kilmakilloge townland in County Kerry
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Basic Info about St Killian's Well
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Celeste Ray
Kerry
Kilmakilloge
St Killian
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A feature of the Kilmakilloge pattern was watching for the movement of the "miraculous tussocks" in the well (the former Loch Mackeenlaun). The tussocks, described as little floating islands, were clumps of grasses and reeds that would occasionally float across the water. Their movement, particularly on pattern days, was thought to indicate that an answer or cure would come in response to a particular petition and historical accounts record that movement evoked dramatic responses from the gathered crowds. Reputed cures from the waters of St Killian's well included vision problems, lameness, and excessive thirst (Lyne, 1999: 52-78)
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Story about St Killian's Well
Kerry
Kilmakilloge
St Killian
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Kerry
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A photo of St Killian's Well
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Photo of St. Killian's Well
Kerry
Kilmakilloge
St Killian
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Tipperary
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County
Description of Well
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Name of the holy well
St Sedna's Well
GPS coordinates of holy well
52.24.992, 008.11.307
Townland where holy well is located
Newtown, Clonbeg Church
County where holy well is located
Tipperary
Saint associated with holy well
St Sedna, Séadna, Séanna
Pattern date of holy well
23 June
Physical Description of holy well
In the SE portion of the churchyard of Clonbeg Church, the welll has a stone impoundment and overhanging "rag tree" with dozens of votive cloths.
1 Name of well and saint
St Sedna's Well (dedicated to the patron of Aherlow)
2 Townland, County, GPS
Newtown, Clonbeg Church, County Tipperary
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
This well is on the northern side of the Galtee Mountains.
4 Cure
Well waters reputedly cure a variety of ailments including sores and swellings.
8 Stories
Sedna was said to be the son of Maghna, the sister of St David of Wales (Ó Riain, 2011:554)
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St Sedna's Well
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Celeste Ray
Aherlow
Clonbeg Church
Newtown
St Sedna
Tipperary
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Tipperary
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<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xo8Ev9QKlVs" frameborder="0"></iframe>
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https://youtu.be/Xo8Ev9QKlVs
Clonbeg Church
Newtown
St Sedna
Tipperary
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Offaly
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County
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St Lugna's Well, Leitir Lugna, Slieve Bloom, Co. Offaly
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St Lugna
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Donegal
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Tobar Shorcha, Doochary, Co. Donegal
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Celeste Ray
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June, 2009
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Title
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Cork
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County
Description of Well
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Name of the holy well
Lady's Well
County where holy well is located
Cork
Townland where holy well is located
Beach
Saint associated with holy well
Blessed Virgin Mary
Pattern date of holy well
15th August
Physical Description of holy well
The well is semi-circular and cut into the rock, an arch of stones, the interior made out of water-borne pebbles. The water flows out form a shallow basin and is fresh and clean. Cures were attributed to the water, including those for lameness. A blessed eel is said to reside within. Rounds were paid here and the path is still visible. Johnny Crowley, a local historian described what occurred: 'Tis a very devout place. and there have been healings attached to it. The rounds is done here on the 15th August. The rounds then consisted of 15 decades of the Rosary, going up one side of the path by the altar and down and round the other. The tradition was to take 15 small pebbles and as you passed the well you dropped one in. You know you had the 15 decades finished when you dropped the last pebble in the well. When you threw in the 15th stone and said your Hail Holy Queen, if an eel that was in the well jumped up in the water, the main part of your wish would be given…' (Sheep's Head Booklet)
Mass is still held here on the 15th August when the whole hillside is decorated in flowers. The BVM is said to have appeared here - during Penal Times a priest was saying mass and British soldiers were alerted. The BVM appeared threw down her cloak resulting in a mist which confused the soldiers and allowed the priest to escape.
Geographic Markers around well
There is a mass rock behind the well, upon which is a bullaun stone. Many offerings have been left on the rock: statues, flowers, medals, rosaries etc. There was once a clootie tree but this is no longer in evidence. A statue of the BVM, erected in 1952 in thanksgiving for a cure, is perched high above the well. The well is accessed from two paths - a lower route through several boggy field and a higher route through a small settlement. Silver painted gates access both routes and the lower gate has pillars made out of pebbles, presumably once left by pilgrims.
9 Publications
Sheep's Head Way booklet & map
Schools' Folklore Collection 055/056:0281
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Sheep's Head Way booklet & map.
Schools' Folklore Collection: 055/056:0281
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Lady's Well
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Uploaded by Amanda Clarke
Beach
Cork
Lady's Well
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Cork
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Name of the holy well
Tobar Beannaithe, Blessed Well
County where holy well is located
Cork
Townland where holy well is located
Gooladoo
Saint associated with holy well
None
Pattern date of holy well
None
Physical Description of holy well
Cut into the hillside, 3 tiered made from stone slabs topped with a concrete niche containing a statue of the BVM. A rectangular stone basin contains abundant, clear water. The water was said to contain a cure for rheumatic and arthritic ailments. The well is in pasture and has been roughly fenced off. In front lie the impressive remains of a coastal fort. There are a few offerings - plastic flowers and rusty coins. Evelyn Hardy refers to girls consulting the well regarding their marriage prospects.
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Evelyn Hardy 'Summer in Another Country' ; Schools' Folklore Collection: 269:0285
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Tobar Beannaithe, Blessed Well
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Uploaded by Amanda Clarke
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Tipperary
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County
Description of Well
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1934 Survey 1
The Rag well Clonmel Co Tipperary, is a spring well enclosed by a circular stone wall. The wall is in a reasonable state of preservation. The well can be entered through a small opening in the south. The interior is now very over grown when visited in 2015. A large tree covered in ivy is located beside the well and its tradition to tie rags to the tree. The tree gave its name to the well.
1934 Survey 1a
Tipperary
1934 Survey 1b
Knockluas
1934 Survey 3
There is no patron saint in the nineteenth century it was known as s Tobar na Gréine , today it is called the Rag Well.
1934 Survey 2
Located on the southern outskirts of the town of Clonmel, is a steeply sloping field. The well looks directly across at Slievenamon mountain.
1934 Survey 4
No pattern day people visited throughout the year.
1934 Survey 5
This is not a visted as a holy well it is more of a wishing well and there is a long tradition of people coming here and tying rags to a white thorn tree beside the well to make a wish .
1934 Survey 6
No
1934 Survey 7
Not know
1934 Survey 8
Not known
1934 Survey 9
Not known
1934 Survey 10
No
1934 Survey 11
No
1934 Survey 14
Yes, rags are tied to the tree beside the well.
1934 Survey 20
2015
1 Name of well and saint
The Rag Well. There is no patron saint. In the 19th century, it was known as Tobar na Gréine
2 Townland, County, GPS
Knockluas, Clonmel, County Tipperary
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
It is a spring well enclosed by a circular stone wall. The wall is in a reasonable sate of preservation. The well can be entered through a small opening in the south. The interior is now very overgrown when visited in 2015. A large tree covered in ivy is located beside the well and it's tradition to tie rags to the tree. The tree gave its name to the well. Its located on the southern outskirts of the town of Clonmel, is a steeply sloping field. The well looks directly across at Slievanamon mountain.
5 Pattern day
There is no pattern day, and it's visited throughout the year.
6 Offerings
This is not visited as a holy well. It is more of a wishing well, and there is a long tradition of people coming here and tying rags to white thorn tree beside the well to make a wish.
9 Publications
https://pilgrimagemedievalireland.com/2014/04/19/the-rag-well-clonmel/
French, R., & Lawrence, W.M..(18651914). Holy Well, Ragwell Glen, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. http://catalogue.nli.ie/Record/vtls000319096
French, R., & Lawrence, W.M..(18651914). Slievanamon from Roguell Glen, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. http://catalogue.nli.ie/Record/vtls000331355
French, R., & Lawrence, W.M..(18651914). Holy Well, Ragwell Glen, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. http://catalogue.nli.ie/Record/vtls000319095
O'Connell, P 1956. 'St. Patrick's well Clonmel, Co. Tipperary: and early Christian sanctuary of the decies. Pamphlet. Clonmel: St Patrick's Day society.
O'Flanagan, Rev. M. (Complier) 1929. Letters containing information relative to the antiquities of the county of Waterford collected during the progress of the Ordnance Survey in 1841. Bray: Typescript.
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https://pilgrimagemedievalireland.com/2014/04/19/the-rag-well-clonmel/
French, R., & Lawrence, W. M.. (18651914). Holy Well, Ragwell Glen, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary . http://catalogue.nli.ie/Record/vtls000319096
French, R., & Lawrence, W. (. M.. (18651914). Slievenamon from Roguell Glen, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. http://catalogue.nli.ie/Record/vtls000331355
French, R., & Lawrence, W. (. M.. (18651914). Holy Well, Ragwell Glen, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. http://catalogue.nli.ie/Record/vtls000319095
O’Connell, P 1956. ‘St Patrick’s well Clonmel, Co. Tipperary: an early Christian sanctuary of the decies. Phamplet . Clonmel: St Patrick’s Day Society.
O’ Flanagan, Rev. M. (Complier) 1929. Letters containing information relative to the antiquities of the county of Waterford collected during the progress of the Ordnance Survey in 1841. Bray: Typescript.
Title
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Rag Well
Creator
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Louise Nugent
Clonmel
Knockluas
Rag Well
Tipperary
Tobar na Gréine
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Cork
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County
Description of Well
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1934 Survey 1a
Cork
1934 Survey 1b
Fermoy
1934 Survey 2
St Bernard’s Well, Fermoy
img_2974The Blackwater was full, still and impressive and the footpath, named after the saint, St Barnane Walk, is an attractive spot to wander down, in fact it is now part of an official town walk. The well is about 500metres along, passing some interesting Victorian buildings behind walls and vegetation. We were followed by some hopeful ducks looking glossy in their spring plummage.
The well is clearly signed by a wall plaque and is accessed along a whitewashed passage way, somewhat mouldy and licheny at the moment.
Signage to the well The well is accessed down a narrow passageway
There are actually two well basins, both connected underground, the water eventually flowing out to the river.
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The well to the south is sort of foot-shaped, partially lined with concrete and has three steps leading down to the circular(ish) basin. The whole thing is surrounded by concrete slabs.
The south well img_2988-edit-tif
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The well to the north, which receives water from its companion, is more rectangular in shape, also with three steps down to it.
The north well img_2983
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Water in both wells was clear and plentiful, but choked with coppery leaves, little water beetles skimming on the surface. It’s an odd space: claustrophobic and damp, a small spindly tree with a large metal protective grill and a wall set cast iron drinking fountain – presumably the water was once piped to this for around the edge it warns rather sternly: keep the pavement dry!
Spindly tree Cast iron water fountain
Lizzie O Grady gives a very detailed account of St Bernard’s Well well in the Schools’ Folklore Collection, worth transcribing in full:
Around the district of Fermoy there are many holy wells. In Barnane Walk south of the river Blackwater there is a well called St Bernard’s which is situated about 100 yards from a Picture House built on the site of an old abbey. As Fermoy is a beauty spot many sight -seers visit it and they make sure in viewing the course of the Blackwater and in rambling up Barnane they visit the well.
About fifteen yards south on the right bank of the river Blackwater and a quarter of a mile west of the Fermoy bridge the exact position of the well is to be found.
The well is on level ground protected by a wall on the east, south and west but open on the north to admit visitors. On the south side to which is attached an enamel cup, an ash tree grows near whose branches over-spread the well. Beech trees grow to the … and the west. A gravel path leads to the well which is divided into two parts, the part near the entrance is square shaped, three steps must be descended to reach this well the waters of which are applied to affected parts. About a yard from this is a round shaped part of the well which is also three steps below the level of the ground.The water of this is drunk and sometimes taken away in bottles. Both parts are connected by an underground stream, the waters of the round part feeding the square part and flowing thence to the river Blackwater.
Saint Bernard lived sometime during the eleventh century. On one occasion when he visited Fermoy a poor bind man came to him and begged him to restore to him his sight. St Bernard blessed the ground on which they were standing and immediately a fountain of fresh water sprung up. The saint told the man to bathe his eyes with water and no sooner had he done so than his sight was restored. The news of the miracle spread rapidly throughout the country and many blind people came to the spot and washed their eyes with water from the well and were restored their sight.
Many strange sights have been seen in the neighbourhood of the well and it is supposed to be haunted
I have gathered this information from some of the old people in Fermoy. (041-043:0378)
St Bernard (1090-1153) was actually French, one of the leading lights behind the Cistercian movement and a gifted spiritual leader and writer. He founded the great abbey of Clairvaux in Burgandy, with himself as the Abbot. Quite what he was doing in Fermoy, I’m not sure, but his feast day is the 20th August.
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Towards the wells
The location of these wells can be found in the Gazetteer. Both are public.
Question #1 (10-16-17)
St Bernard's Well, St Barnane
Question #2 (10-16-17)
The well is in Fermoy townland in County Cork. St Barnane Walk is an attractive spot to wander down. The well is about 500m along passing some interesting Victorian buildings. The well is clearly signed by a wall plaque. There are actually 2 well basins connected underground, the water eventually flowing out to the river.
1 Name of well and saint
St Bernard's Well
2 Townland, County, GPS
Fermoy, County Cork
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
The blackwater was full, still, and impressive, and the footpath named after the St Barnane Walk, is an attractive spot to wander down, in fact, it is now part of the official town walk. The well is about 500meters along, passing some interesting Victorian buildings behind walls and vegetation. The well is clearly signed by a wall plaque and is accessed along a whitewashed passageway, somewhat mouldy and licheny at the moment. Signage to the well is accessed down a narrow passageway. There are actually 2 well basins, both connected underground, the water eventually flowing out to the river. The well to the south is foot-shaped, partially lined with concrete and has 3 steps leading down the circular-ish basin. The whole thing is surrounded by concrete slabs. The well to the north, which receives water from its companion, is more rectangular in shape, also with 3 steps down to it. Water in both wells was clear and plentiful, but choked with coppery leaves and little water beetles skimming along the surface. It's an odd space, claustrophobic and damp, a small spindly tree with a large metal protective grill and a wall-set cast iron drinking fountain-presumably the water was once piped to this for around the edge it warns rather sternly: "Keep the pavement dry!"
4 Cure
It is thought to cure blindness.
8 Stories
Lizzy O'Grady gives a very detailed account of St Bernard's well in the Schools' Folklore Collection
Around the district of Fermoy, there are many holy wells. In Burnane Walk south of the river Blackwater there is a well called St Bernard's well, which is situated about 100 yards from a Picture House built on the site of an old abbey. As Fermoy is a beauty spot, many sightseers visit it and they make sure in viewing the course of the Blackwater and in rambling up Barnane they visit the well.
About 15 yards south on the right bank of the river Blackwater and a quarter of a mile west of the Femoy bridge the exact position of the well is to be found.
The well is on level ground protected by a wall on the east, south and west, but open on the north to admit visitors. On the south side to which is attached an enamel cup, an ash tree grows near whose branches over-spread the well. Beech trees grow to the .. and the west. A gravel path leads to the well which is divided into 2 parts, the part near the entrance is square shaped, 3 steps must be descended to reach this well in the waters of which are applied to affected parts. About a yard from this is a round shaped part of the well which is also 3 steps below the level of the ground. The water of this is drunk and sometimes taken away in bottles. Both parts are connected by an underground stream, the waters of the round part feeding the square part and flowing thence to the river Blackwater.
St Bernard lived sometime during the 11th centurey. On one occasion when he visited Fermoy a poor blind man came to him and begged him to restore his site. St Bernard blessed the ground on which they were standing and immediately a fountain of fresh water sprang up. The saint told the man to bathe his eyes with water and no sooner had he done so than his sight was restored. The news of the miracle spread rapidly throughout the country and many blind people came to the spot and washed their eyes with water from the well and were restored their sight.
Many strange sights have been seen in the neighbourhood of the well and it is supposed to be haunted.
I have gathered this information from some of the old people in Fermoy (041-043:0378)
St Bernard (1090-1153) was actually French, one of the leading lights behind the Cistercian movement and a gifted spiritual leader and writer. He founded the great abbey of Clairvaux in Burgandy, with himself as the Abbot. Quite what he was doing in Fermoy, I'm not sure, but his feast day is the 20th August.
9 Publications
Schools Folklore Collection, The Gazetteer
10 More
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Niall O'Mahony
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St Bernard's Well
Cork
Fermoy
St Bernard
St Bernard's Well
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Dublin
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1934 Survey 1
THE TOBERBAWN HOLY WELL DEANSGRANGE
Web item on this:-
http://www.hidden-gems.eu/Foxrock%20-%20toberbawn.pdf
1934 Survey 1a
Dublin
1934 Survey 1b
Deansgrange
1934 Survey 3
None
1934 Survey 2
Close to the Dean's Grange stream - This is now covered over and no longer visible.
1934 Survey 5
No longer visible or known by this generation of people
1934 Survey 6
Believed that the water was good for eye problems which people used to wash their eyes and cloth was hung on the nearby hawthorn bush
1934 Survey 8
Eye problems
1934 Survey 14
There was cloth placed on the nearby hawthorn
2 Townland, County, GPS
Deansgrange in County Dubln
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
It's close to the Dean's Grange stream. This is now covered over and no longer visible.
4 Cure
It was believed that the water was good for eye problems which people used to wash their eyes and cloth was hung on the nearby hawthorn bush.
6 Offerings
Bits of cloth were placed on the nearby hawthorn bush.
9 Publications
The Toberbawn Holy Well Deansgrange
http://www.hidden-gems.eu/Foxrock%20-%20toberbawn.pdf
5 Pattern day
This well is no longer visited by anyone.
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Research carried out by Liam Clare of the Foxrock Local History Club for the project on Hidden Gems, Forgotten People for the Federation of Local History Clubs website.
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Toberbawn
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Myles Reid
Deansgrange
Dublin
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Louth
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County
Description of Well
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1934 Survey 1
Tobar Dhomhaigh
1934 Survey 1a
Louth
1934 Survey 1b
Tullyallen
1934 Survey 2
Alongside the road in the centre of the village
1 Name of well and saint
Tobar Dhomhaigh
2 Townland, County, GPS
Tullyallen, County Louth
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
The well is alongside the road in the centre of the village.
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Brendan McSherry
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Tobar Dhomhaigh
Louth
Tobar Dhomhaigh
Tullyallen
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Louth
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Tullyallen Well
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Tullyallen
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Louth
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1934 Survey 1
This well is located in the old graveyard at Faughart, purportedly the birthplace of Saint Brigid.
1934 Survey 1a
Louth
1934 Survey 1b
Faughart Upper
1934 Survey 3
Bridget
1934 Survey 2
In the graveyard adjacent to a ruined late Mediaeval church
1934 Survey 4
Feast of Saint Bridget
1934 Survey 6
Rags are tied to an adjacent tree (really a cherry laurel bush)
1934 Survey 9
There is a cup. People drink the water. I wouldn't as it is at the lowest point in the graveyard.
1 Name of well and saint
St Brigid's Well, St Bridget's Well
2 Townland, County, GPS
Faughart Upper, County Louth
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
This well is located in the old graveyard adjacent to a ruined late Mediaeval church at Faughart, purportedly the birthplace of Saint Brigid.
5 Pattern day
Feast of St Bridget
6 Offerings
Rags are tied to an adjacent tree (really a cherry laurel bush)
8 Stories
There is a cup for people to drink the water, but the visitor wouldn't drink it since it was at the lowest point in the graveyard.
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Brendan McSherry
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St Brigid's Well?
Faughart
Faughart Upper
Louth
St Bridget
St Brigid
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Louth
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1934 Survey 1
Toberona Tobar Eoin, Dundalk County Louth. There is a little building on the site with an inscription in Irish. It is VERY overgrown.
1934 Survey 1a
Louth
1934 Survey 1b
Toberona
1934 Survey 3
Eoin
1934 Survey 2
Quite close to the lowest High-Tide fording point on the major river that divides this area. The old main road from Tara to Ulster ran past it and involved fording the river. There is an 18th or 19th century bridge a short distance upstream.
1 Name of well and saint
Toberona Tobar Eoin, Patron saint is Eoin
2 Townland, County, GPS
Dundalk, County Louth
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
There is a little building on the site with an inscription in Irish. It is very overgrown. It is quite close to the lowest High-Tide fording point on the major river that divides this area. The old main road from Tara to Ulster ran past it and involved fording the river. There is an 18th and 19th century bridge a short distance upstream.
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Brendan McSherry
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Toberona Tobar Eoin
Dundalk
Louth
Tobar Eoin
Toberona
Toberona Tobar Eoin
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Title
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Louth
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County
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1934 Survey 1
Ladywell, on a little shrine site just off the Dublin Road in Dundalk
1934 Survey 1a
Louth
1934 Survey 3
Mary
1934 Survey 4
15th August
1 Name of well and saint
Ladywell, St Mary
2 Townland, County, GPS
Dundalk, County Louth
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
Ladywell is located on a little shrine site just off the Dublin Road in Dundalk
5 Pattern day
August 15
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Ladywell
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Brendan McSherry
August 15
Dundalk
Ladywell
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Mayo
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1934 Survey 1
St. Patrick's Well - Carrownedan, Aghamore, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo
1934 Survey 1a
Co. Mayo
1934 Survey 1b
Carrownedan
1934 Survey 3
St. Patrick
1934 Survey 2
https://www.facebook.com/wtyonscarrownedan094/
Loads of info on this page
1934 Survey 4
St.Patricks Well,Carrownedan
Previous post on the well:
St Patrick's Well·Wednesday, July 26, 2017
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The annual pilgrimage and Mass will be celebrate at 7.30pm on Friday 28th July at St.Patrick’s Well, Carrownedan, Aghamore all are invited. It is hoped to have tour and talk on all the historical features associated with this site. will also be on the agenda the information on the Tain Bo Fhliodhaise, this has come to light on a previous re enachting of the Route of Queen Maeve army to Bangor Erris by north Mayo group adding new information to this historic site. It is hoped to begin this tour at 5pm in the evening all are welcome
1 Name of well and saint
St Patrick's Well (Mayo)
2 Townland, County, GPS
Carrownedan, Arghamore, Ballyhaunis, County Mayo
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
Loads of info on this page
https://www.facebook.com/wtyonscarrownedan094/
5 Pattern day
28 July
10 More
This is the text of an invitation to an event held at the well.
The annual pilgrimage and Mass will be celebrated at 7:30pm on Friday 28th July at St Patrick's Well, Carrownedan, Aghamore. All are invited. It is hoped to have a tour and talk on all the historical features associated with this site will also be on the agenda. the information on the Tain Bo Fhliodhaise, this has come to light on a previous re enacting the Route of Queen Maeve to Bangor Erris by north Mayo group adding new information to this historic site. It is hoped to begin this tour at 5pm in the evening. All are welcome.
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St. Patrick's Well (Mayo)
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William Lyons
Aghamore
Ballyhaunis
Carrownedan
July 28
Mayo
St Patrick
St Patrick's Well
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Galway
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Description of Well
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1934 Survey 1
St. Dympna's Well - Killeenadeema East, Loughrea, Co. Galway
1934 Survey 1a
Galway
1934 Survey 1b
Killeenadeema East
1934 Survey 3
Saint Dympna
1934 Survey 2
In a rural road beside a few houses. It is looked after locally and is visited regularly by locals and visitors
1934 Survey 5
Pilgrimage - see the following link from the Old School Records https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbes/4583354/4582269/4591995
1934 Survey 12
Material and other items
1934 Survey 13
Tied to the trees
1934 Survey 14
Yes
1 Name of well and saint
St Dympna's Well
2 Townland, County, GPS
Killeenadeema East, Loughrea, County Galway
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
In a rural road beside a few houses. It is looked after locally and is visited regularly by locals and visitors.
5 Pattern day
Pilgrimage see the following link from the Old School records https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbes/4583354/4582269/4591995
6 Offerings
Material and other items are tied to the trees
9 Publications
https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbes/4583354/4582269/4591995
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St Dympna's Well
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Pat Hynes
Galway
Killeenadeema East
Loughrea
St Dympna
St Dympna's Well
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Kilkenny
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County
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https://seamussweeney.wordpress.com/2017/05/17/st-leonards-well-dunnamaggin-kilkenny/
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Seamus F Sweeney
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St Leonard's Well Link
Dunnamaggin
Kilkenny
St Leonard
St Leonard’s Well
Tobar San Lionárd
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Tipperary
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County
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https://seamussweeney.wordpress.com/2016/09/04/holy-well-wilderness-gorge-clonmel/
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Seamus F Sweeney
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Naomh Crannachán link
Clonmel
Naomh Crannachán
Tipperary
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https://seamussweeney.wordpress.com/2017/03/17/st-patricks-day-from-st-patricks-well-marlfield-clonmel/
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St Patrick's Well Link
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Seamus F Sweeney
Clonmel
Marlfield
St Patrick
St Patrick’s Well
Tipperary
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Clare
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Noel Frawley
Title
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St Canaoi's Well
Clare
Kilkee
St Canaoi
St Canaoi's Well
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Title
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Kerry
Subject
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County
Description of Well
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1934 Survey 1
Tobar na nGealt There is reputed to be a cure for madness in the waters of this well.
1934 Survey 1a
Kerry
1934 Survey 1b
Gleann na nGealt, Foillatrisnigh
1934 Survey 3
Local folklore say a Saint called Silver Hugh
1934 Survey 2
The well is situated at the botton of the valley of Gleann na nGealt. Included in the folklore of Tobar na nGealt is a story of the "mad people" coming to the valley for the cure and drinking milk from a hollow in a Ballaun stone named locally as The Mad Stone which is near the well. A crossing on the Gleann na nGealt stream is called Ath na Gealtán (fools crossing). There is also a ring fort nearby. Mad Sweeney and An Buile Suibhne from the early Irish writings is associated with this well and in more recent times, Merlin The Magician. A Book has been written "On The Trail of Merlin. " This book traces Merlin across Europe and this includes Gleann na nGealt.
1934 Survey 4
There is no specific day associated with the well
1934 Survey 5
People suffering from mental illness are coming to this well for hundreds of years and drinking the water for the cure. There are stories told locally and in the old Irish writings of people who were cured after drinking water from Tobar na nGealt. One woman named was a Mary Maher from Limerick and also the King of France was cured after he lost his reason at the battle of Ventry Harbour. All local folklore !
1934 Survey 6
People drink the water. In recent times people hang rosary beads and some personal items on the trees at the well. They return regularly to pray and to drink the water. People talk of a great peace around the well and the valley
1934 Survey 7
There are no special prayers said at the well
1934 Survey 8
Mental Illness
1934 Survey 10
No
1934 Survey 11
No
1934 Survey 13
N/A
1934 Survey 14
Yes, clothing, rosary beads, medals and personal items are hung on the branches of the trees
1934 Survey 15
People drink the water, if you see a fish in the water you will be cured, The Mad People used to survive on water cress and some milk poured out on the mad stone from the local farmer.
1934 Survey 16
No
1934 Survey 19
Brigid O Connor - Brigid.oconnor@yahoo.com
Liam O Connor
Gleann na nGealt,
Camp,
Tralee,
Co. Kerry
1 Name of well and saint
Tobar na nGealt, Local folklore says a saint called Silver Hugh
2 Townland, County, GPS
Gleann na nGealt, Foillatrisnigh, County Kerry
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
The well is situated at the bottom of the valley of Gleann na nGealt. A crossing on the Gleann na nGealt stream is called Ath na Gealtán (fools crossing). There is also a ring fort nearby.
4 Cure
There is reputed to be a cure for madness in the waters of this well. Included in the folklore of Tobar na nGealte is a story of the "mad people" coming to the valley for the cure and drinking milk from a hollow in a Ballaun stone named locally as the Mad Stone, which is near the well. People suffering from mental illness have been coming to this well for hundreds of years and drinking the water for the cure. There are stories told locally and in the old Irish writings of people who were cured after drinking water from Tobar na nGealt. One woman named was Mary Maher from Limerick and also the King of France was cured after he lost his reason at the battle of the Ventry Harbour. All local folklore.
9 Publications
An Buile Suibhne-Mad Sweeney
On the Trail of Merlin
Placenames-Pádraig Ó Siochfhradha wrote under the Gaelic pen-name An Seabhac
Mad Sweenedy and An Buile Suibhne from the early Irish writings is associated with this well and in more recent times, Merlin the magician. A book has been written "On the Trail of Merlin." This book traces Merlin across Europe and this includes Gleann na nGealt.
5 Pattern day
There is no specific day associated with this well.
6 Offerings
In recent times people hang clothing, medals, rosary beads and some personal items on the trees at the well. They return regularly to pray and drink the water. People talk of great peace around the well and valley.
7 Prayer rounds and stations
There are no special prayers said at the well.
8 Stories
When people drink the water, and if they see a fish in the water, they will be cured. The Mad People used to survive on water cress and some milk poured on the mad stone from the local farmer.
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An Buile Suibhne - Mad Sweeney
On The Trail of Merlin
Placenames - Pádraig Ó Siochfhradha wrote under the Gaelic pen-name An Seabhac
Title
A name given to the resource
Tobar na nGealt
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Brigid O Connor
Clothing
Fish
Foillatrisnigh
Gleann na nGealt
Kerry
Medals
Rosaries
Silver Hugh
Tobar na nGealt
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Title
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Leitrim
Subject
The topic of the resource
County
Description of Well
This includes well name, saint associated with well, location of well, townland, county, etc
1934 Survey 1
Well and Shrine of St. Molaise
1934 Survey 1a
Leitrim
1934 Survey 1b
Dernahimmerick, Ballaghameehan, now Rossinver
1934 Survey 3
`St. Molaise 533 - 570AD - a Meehan and patron saint of the Meehan/O'Meighan clan
1934 Survey 2
near the Church of the Parish of Ballaghmeehan or St. Aidan’s in Rossinver. There is a sign to the well on the main road R282 there.
1934 Survey 4
St Molaise feast day is August 15
1934 Survey 5
no specific reasons
1934 Survey 6
no special ones
1934 Survey 7
no special ones
1934 Survey 8
no specific ones
1934 Survey 9
Water is drinkable and may be carried away
1934 Survey 10
no
1934 Survey 11
no
1934 Survey 12
n/a
1934 Survey 13
n/a
1934 Survey 14
no
1934 Survey 15
The full ancient story of St. Molaise contains many miracles he performed. One of these - a legend attached to Molaise is that connected to his well (Tobar Molaise), which is still venerated today. . The legend is that Molaise was preaching to a group of people who eventually became thirsty. When he became aware of their discomfort, he went over to a rock and pushed his hand through the surface of it, whereupon water began to flow from it. The well exists to the present time and has a small stone edifice built around it.
1934 Survey 16
circa 543AD
1934 Survey 19
Robert E. Meehan, CPA remeehan@mindspring.com
1934 Survey 20
2008 2014
1934 Survey 21
none
GPS coordinates of holy well
unknown
1 Name of well and saint
Well and Shrine of St Molaise, St Molaise 533-570AD-a Meehan and patron saint of the Meehan/O'Meighan clan
2 Townland, County, GPS
Dernahimmerick, Ballaghameehan, now Rossivner
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
The well is near the Church of the Parish of Ballaghmeehan or St Aidan's in Rossivner. There is a sign to the well on the main road R282 there.
5 Pattern day
St Molaise feast day is August 15
7 Prayer rounds and stations
People first gathered there circa 534AD
8 Stories
The full ancient story of St Molaise contains many miracles he performed. One of these-a legend attached to Molaise is that connected to his well (Tobar Molaise), which is still venerated today. The legend is that Molaise was preaching to a group of people who eventually became thirsty. When he became aware of their discomfort, he went over to a rock and pushed his hand through the surface of it, whereupon water began to flow from it. The well exists to the present time and has a small stone edifice built around it.
9 Publications
A 1989 extended biography of St Molaise of Innishmurray by Denis Molaise, O.S. B. is available for free download at http://booktoday.ru/Molaise-of-Innishmurray-Denis-Molaise-Meehan/2/jecdjd
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A 1989 extended biography of St. Molaise Molaise of Innishmurray by Denis Molaise Meehan, O. S. B. is available for free download at http://booktoday.ru/Molaise-of-Inishmurray-Denis-Molaise-Meehan/2/jecdjd
Title
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Well and Shrine of St Molaise
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Robert E. Meehan, CPA
August 15
Ballaghameehan
Dernahimmerick
Leitrim
Meehan
O'Meighan
Rossinver
St Molaise
St Molaise's Well
Well and Shrine of St Molaise
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Title
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Tipperary
Subject
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County
Description of Well
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1934 Survey 1a
Tipperary
1934 Survey 1b
Cahir
1934 Survey 3
Tobar Iosa
1934 Survey 2
The well is off the Tipperary Road on the outskirts of Cahir. It has a very long association with the town of Cahir. Unfortunately, about five years, or more, ago the well was destroyed by an anti religious fanatic. A cabinet at the Well was made by my Grandfather many years ago. There was a small tree beside the well where locals attached pieces of clothing. The Well is still there and should be restored.
1934 Survey 4
I grew up outside Cahir but left in the early 1960's.
1934 Survey 5
Visitations to the Well were for all the reasons listed above.
1934 Survey 6
Since it's destruction I don't think visitations have continued.
1934 Survey 14
Yes.
1 Name of well and saint
Tobar Losa
2 Townland, County, GPS
Cahir in County Tipperary
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
The well is off of the Tipperary Road on the outskirts of Cahir. It has a very long association with the town of Cahir. Unfortunately, about five years or more, ago the well was destroyed by an anti religious fanatic. A cabinet at the well was made by my grandfather many years ago. The well is still there and should be restored
6 Offerings
There was a small tree beside the well where locals attached pieces of clothing.
10 More
I grew up outside Cahir, but left in the early 1960s.
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Not aware of any.
Title
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Tobar Losa
Creator
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Kevin O'Connor
Cahir
Clothing
Tipperary
Tobar Losa
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Title
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Down
Subject
The topic of the resource
County
Description of Well
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1934 Survey 1
St Bronagh's Well
1934 Survey 1a
Down
1934 Survey 1b
Killbroney
1934 Survey 3
St Bronagh
1934 Survey 2
The well is situated in Kilbroney Old Grave Yard near the ruins of an old church and early Celtic cross. The well's water has the cure for sight and eyes.
1934 Survey 5
Cure for sight and eyes
1934 Survey 8
Sight and eyes
1934 Survey 9
eyes
1934 Survey 10
No
1934 Survey 21
St Bronagh's Bell
1 Name of well and saint
St Bronaugh's Well
2 Townland, County, GPS
Killbroney, County Down
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
The well is situated in Killbroney Old Grave Yard near the ruins of an old church and early Celtic cross.
4 Cure
The well's water has the cure for sight and eyes.
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St Bronagh's Well
Creator
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Liam
cure
Down
eyes
Killbroney
St Bronagh
St Bronagh's Well
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Title
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Cavan
Subject
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County
Description of Well
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1934 Survey 1
St. Ultan's Holy Well at Killinkere is situated on a gentle
declivity in a secluded part of the townland of Corratinner ;
a short distance away is the ruins of the ancient parish church of
St. Ultan. Bushes and shrubbery surround the Well, giving it an
impressive background. Close by is a Mass-rock of the Penal
times. The townland was usually known as 'Cob~t\ Ulr~in, and
the older people still retain the name.
O'Donovan, in noting the fact that St. Ultan is Patron of
Killinkere, adds that " there is a well dedicated to him ir. a townland
to which it has given the name of Tober-Ultan [~obdp
ULCAI,~] which was formerly visited by a great concourse of
pilgrims." (Breifney Antiquarian Society Journal 1929-1930)
1934 Survey 1a
Cavan
1934 Survey 1b
Corratinner Parish of Killinkere.
1934 Survey 3
St Ultan
1934 Survey 2
The well is situated in a quiet rural location between a Mass Rock and Gallon ancient Graveyard ,location of original church of St Ultan of Ardbraccan (an Cillin Ceir) which gives the parish of Killinkere its name.
1934 Survey 4
Sadly the well of St Ultan is not now visited on a regular basis.
Question #1 (10-16-17)
St Ultan's Well, Tober Ultan
Question #2 (10-16-17)
St Ultan's Well at Killinkere in County Cavan is situated on a gentle declivity in a secluded part of the townland of Corratinner. A short distance away is the ruins of the ancient parish church of St Ultan of Ardbraccan (an Cillin Ceir) and Gallon ancient graveyard. Bushes and shrubbery surround the well, giving it an impressive background. Close by is a Mass-rock of the Penal times. The townland was usually known as 'Cob~t\ Ulr~in, and the older people still retain the name. O'Donovan is noting the fact St Ultan is the patron of Killinkere, adds that "there is a well dedicated to him in a townland to which it has given the name of Tober-Ultan [~obdp ULCAI,~] which was formerly visited by a great concourse of pilgrims." (Breifney Antiquarian Society Journal 1929-1930)
Question #7 (10-16-17)
Sadly it is no longer visited today
1 Name of well and saint
St Ultan's Holy Well, Tober Ultan
2 Townland, County, GPS
Corratiner Parish of Killinkere, County Cavan. The townland was usually known as 'Cob~t\ Ulr~in, and the older people still retain the name.
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
St Ultan's Holy Well is situated on a gentle declivity in a secluded part of the townland of Corratiner; a short distance away is the ruins of the ancient parish church of St Ultan. Bushes and shrubbery surround the well , giving it an impressive background. Close by is a Mass-rock of the Penal times. The well is between a Mass Rock and Gallon ancient Graveyard, location of original church of St Ultan of Ardbraccan (an Cillin Ceir) which gives the parish of Killinkere its name.
7 Prayer rounds and stations
Sadly the well of St Ultan is not now visited on a regular basis.
8 Stories
O'Donovan, in noting the fact that St. Ultan is the Patron of Killinkere adds that "there is a well dedicated to him in a townland to which it has given the name of Tober Ultan [~obdpULCAI,~] which was formerly visited by a great concourse of pilgrims." (Breifney Antiquarian Society Journal 1929-1930)
9 Publications
https://www.irelandxo.com/sites/default/files/Breifny-Antiquarian-Society-Journal-1929-30-Vol-III-No-11%20%281%29.pdf
(BreifneyAntiquarianSocietyjournal of 1929-1930 Page 306.
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https://www.irelandxo.com/sites/default/files/Breifny-Antiquarian-Society-Journal-1929-30-Vol-III-No-II%20%281%29.pdf(
Breifney Antiquarian Society journal of 1929-1930 Page 306.
Title
A name given to the resource
St Ultan's Well
Creator
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Mary Flynn
Cavan
Corratinner
Killinkere
St Ultan
St Ultan's Well
Tober Ultan
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Title
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Louth
Subject
The topic of the resource
County
Description of Well
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1934 Survey 1
Tullyallen Well
1934 Survey 1a
Louth
1934 Survey 1b
Tullyallen
1934 Survey 2
I found it when I was walking along the old, by-passed road between Drogheda and Slane/Navan. It is in Tullyallen townland. It is a short distance north of the River Boyne, the boundary between counties Louth and Meath. It lies a short distance north-east of the “Obelisk Bridge” over that river. Please see below a 19th century map. The narrow green line is the new N51 road, which has bypassed, to the south, the road upon which this well (or ‘spring’) is situated.
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The plaque on the structure states that it is an “Ancient Holy Well” and gives “Dalton, Historian” (who is well-respected locally) as its source.
Title
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Tullyallen Well
Creator
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Brendan McSherry
Louth
Tullyallen
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Title
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Cork
Subject
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County
Description of Well
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1934 Survey 1
St. John's Well.
Tobar Beannaithe Naomh Eoin
1934 Survey 1a
Cork
1934 Survey 1b
Dún Peadair (Doon Peter)
1934 Survey 3
John
1934 Survey 2
In grounds of an ancient church and graveyard. Possible ring fort. Not too far from River Bride
1934 Survey 4
June 23rd
1934 Survey 6
Stones used to mark the round.
1934 Survey 9
Water is drinkable
1934 Survey 19
donalobuachalla@hotmail.com
1 Name of well and saint
St John's Well or Tobar Beannaithe Naomh Eoin
2 Townland, County, GPS
Dún Peadair (Doon Peter), County Cork
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
It's located on the grounds of an ancient church and graveyard in Glenville Parish. Possible ring fort. Not too far from River Bride. the
5 Pattern day
23 June
7 Prayer rounds and stations
Stones are used to mark the rounds.
10 More
The water is drinkable
4 Cure
It is a cureall well.
9 Publications
https://holywellsofcork.com/2017/05/08/exploring-around-the-m8/
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Dónal Ó Buachalla
Title
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St. John's Well, Tobar Beannaithe Naomh Eoin
23 June
Cork
cure all
Doon Peter
Doonpeter
Dún Peadair
Glenville Parish
St. John's Well
Tobar Beannaithe Naomh Eoin
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Title
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Cavan
Subject
The topic of the resource
County
Description of Well
This includes well name, saint associated with well, location of well, townland, county, etc
1934 Survey 1
St. Patrick's Well, Moybologue
1934 Survey 1a
Cavan
1934 Survey 1b
Relaghbeg
1934 Survey 3
St. Patrick
1934 Survey 2
The well is situated inside the ruins of old St. Patrick's Church Moybologue, at Moybologue old graveyard, Relaghbeg, Co. Cavan. The well lies directly opposite the ruin of the north wall, along the wall between two recumbent slabs, and was formerly the font in the church in Medieval times.
A bullaun stone, said to represent the imprint of St. Patrick's knee when he hurled his holy water brush at the 'Cailleach Geargain' or 'Garrawog', is built into the road facing boundary wall. The stone is reputed to have a cure for ailments of the knee, or symptoms of arthritis.
1934 Survey 5
The well is visited for cure of warts.
1934 Survey 7
One Our Father, Three Hail Marys, Three Glory Be to the Father's, with the visitor to bless themselves with the water from the well during the three Glory Be to the Fathers
1934 Survey 8
Warts
1934 Survey 9
Hands with warts are washed in the well, and the visitor must bless themselves with the water from the well while reciting the three Glory Be to the Fathers.
1934 Survey 11
Offerings are made.
1934 Survey 12
An offering of a silver coin or medallion / holy medal is made.
1934 Survey 13
Coins are thrown into the well. Medals are thrown into the well, or placed along the edge of it.
1934 Survey 15
If an offering, coin or medal, is removed from the well by another person, that person will be afflicted with warts.
1934 Survey 19
Kathleen Cooney, Treasurer, Moybologue Historical Society, Eamonn Donnelly, Chairperson, Moybologue Historical Society, Brian Callaghan, Secretary, Moybologue Historical Society. E-mail: moybologuehs@gmail.com
1934 Survey 20
October 12, 2017
GPS coordinates of holy well
53.871932, -6.950542
1 Name of well and saint
St Patrick's Well, Moybologue
2 Townland, County, GPS
Relaghbeg, County Cavan
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
This well is situated inside the ruins of old St Patrick's Church, Moybologue, at Moybologue old graveyard, Relaghbeg, Co. Cavan. The well lies directly opposite the ruin of the north wall, along the wall between two recumbent slabs, and was formerly the font in the church in Medieval times. A bullaun stone, said to represent the imprint of St Patrick's knee when he hurled his holy water brush at the 'Cailleach Geargain" or 'Garrawog', is built into the road facing boundary wall. The stone is reputed to have a cure for ailments of the knee, or symptoms of arthritis.
4 Cure
The well is visited for cure of warts. The nearby rock is thought to cure ailments of the knee. Hands with warts are washed in the well, and the visitor must bless themselves with the water from the well while reciting the 3 "Glory Be to the Fathers."
6 Offerings
An offering of a silver coin or medallion is thrown into the well or placed along the edge of it.
7 Prayer rounds and stations
One "Our father", three "Hail Marys", three "Glory be to the Fathers", with the visitor to bless themselves with the water from the well during the 3 "Glory be to the Fathers"
8 Stories
If an offering, coin, or medal is removed from the well by another person, that person will be afflicted with warts.
9 Publications
Kathleen Cooney, Treasurer, Moybologue Historical Society, Eamonn Donnelly, Moybologue Historical Society, Brian Callaghan, Secretary, Moybologue Historical Society, moybologuehs@gmail.com
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O'Connell, Phillip, 1924. 'Moybolge and its Ancient Church', Breifne Antiquarian Society Journal, Vol. II, No. II, pp. 190 - 226
O'Connell, Phillip, 1937 , 'St. Patrick in East Breifne' in O'Connell, Phillip, The Diocese of Kilmore, Its History and Antiquities, Dublin: Browne and Nolan Limited, pp. 70 -95
MacNeill, Maire, 1982,The festival of Lughnasa : a study of the survival of the Celtic festival of the beginning of harvest, Dublin : Comhairle Bhéaloideas Èireann, University College
Creator
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Brian Callaghan
Title
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St. Patrick's Well, Moybologue
Cavan
Coin
cure
Knee
Moybologue
Relaghbeg
St Patrick
St Patrick's Well
Warts
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Cavan
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County
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Brian Callaghan
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St Patrick's Well, Moybologue
Cavan
Relaghbeg
St Patrick
St Patrick's Well
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Cavan
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County
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St Patrick's Well, Moybologue
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Brian Callaghan
Cavan
Moybologue
Relaghbeg
St Patrick
St Patrick's Well
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Meath
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County
Description of Well
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1934 Survey 1
Shancor Holy Well
(Also called Killfannin Well)
1934 Survey 1a
Meath
1934 Survey 1b
Shancor, Corcarra
1934 Survey 3
St. Patrick
1934 Survey 2
The well is situated about one mile along the Glen Road, on the Bailieborough road from Kilmainhamwood, before the crossroads known locally as 'Diana's Cross'.
1934 Survey 4
Pattern day celebrations were held on the first Sunday in August and cattle were driven from neighbouring parts of East Cavan and North Meath because it was believed the well water had curative power. The tradition of Pattern Day on the first Sunday in August died out in the 1880s but was revived in 1932. The following year Rev. Fr. Small P.P. had a small a small cross erected next to the well. Pattern Day celebrations at Shancor died out again by the end of the late 1940s. It was revived again in 1983, the fiftieth anniversary of 1933 and lasted for a few years.
1934 Survey 5
The well is visited for cure of ailments.
1934 Survey 6
A prayer, of the persons choice, is said at each corner of the well.
1934 Survey 8
Ailments of the Eyes. Warts, Tootaches.
1934 Survey 10
In the past, cattle were driven from the neighbouring areas to well on the First Sunday in August.
1934 Survey 11
Yes, offerings are made.
1934 Survey 12
A coin, medal, pin or needle is thrown into the well.
1934 Survey 13
The offerings are thrown into the well.
1934 Survey 16
The tradition of Pattern Day on the first Sunday in August died out in the 1880s but was revived in 1932. The following year Rev. Fr. Small P.P. had a small a small cross erected next to the well. Pattern Day celebrations at Shancor died out again by the end of the late 1940s. It was revived again in 1983, the fiftieth anniversary of 1933 and lasted for a few years.
1934 Survey 19
Oliver Shankey, Shancor; Andy Shankey, Shancor; Eamonn Donnelly, Chairperson, Moybologue Historical Society; Brian Callaghan, Secretary, Moybologue Historical Society E-mail: moybologuehs@gmail.com
1934 Survey 20
October 12, 2017
1934 Survey 21
There was a prophecy in connection with the well that 'the wagons of war would pass within a pistol shot of the holy well', which was deemed to have been fulfilled with the passing lorries of the Black and Tans during the War of Independence.
GPS coordinates of holy well
53.857730, -6.846098
1 Name of well and saint
Shancor Holy Well (also called Killfannin Well). St Patrick
2 Townland, County, GPS
Shancor, Corcorra, County Meath
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
The well is situated about one mile along the Glen Road on the Bailieborough road from Kilmainhamwood, before the crossroads known locally as "Diana's Cross."
4 Cure
The well is visited for cure of ailments, such as toothaches, warts, and eye ailments.
5 Pattern day
Pattern day celebrations were held on the first Sunday in August and cattle were driven from neighbouring parts of East Cavan and North Meath because it was believed the well water had curative power. The tradition of Pattern Day on the first Sunday in August died out in the 1880s, but was revived in 1932. The following year Rev. Fr. Small P.P. had a small cross erected next to the well. Pattern Day celebrations at Shancor died out again by the end of the late 1940s. It was revived again in 1983, the 50th anniversary of 1933 and lasted a few years. In the past, cattle were driven from the neighbouring areas to the well on the first Sunday in August.
6 Offerings
A coin, medal, pin, or needle is thrown into the well.
7 Prayer rounds and stations
A prayer of the person's choice is said at each corner of the well.
8 Stories
There was a prophecy in connection with the well that "the wagons of war would pass within a pistol shot of the holy well," which was deemed to have been fulfilled with the passing lorries of the Black and Tans during the War of Independence.
9 Publications
Oliver Shankey, Shancor; Andy Shankey, Shancor; Eamonn Donnelly, Chairperson, Moybologue Historical Society moybologuehs@gmail.com
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http://www.irishidentity.com/extras/wayoflife/stories/holywell.htm
https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbes/5008978/4972943/5111318
https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbes/5008984/4973787/5110000
http://www.meathheritage.com/index.php/archives/item/me00224-shancor-ritual-site-holy-well
https://www.logainm.ie/en/38182
https://insearchofholywellsandhealingsprings.com/2016/03/19/guest-blog-post-meath-holy-wells-an-overview-and-focus-on-st-patrick-by-noel-french/
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Brian Callaghan
Title
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Shancor Holy Well
August
Coins
Corcarra
cure
Diana's Cross
Killfannin Well
Shancor
Shancor Well
St Patrick
Toothaches
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Clare
Subject
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County
Description of Well
This includes well name, saint associated with well, location of well, townland, county, etc
1934 Survey 1
St Canaoi
1934 Survey 1a
Clare
1934 Survey 1b
Kilkee
1934 Survey 3
St Canaoi
1934 Survey 2
It is near Kilkee town Co. Clare, a mile or so up the west coast road leading towards Carrigholt.
1934 Survey 5
It is customary to leave mementos to loved ones inside the Well.
1934 Survey 8
The Well is known for it's curative properties to peoples eyes and its moss has been exported to the USA for many years.
1934 Survey 12
it is customary to leave mementos inside the well for loved ones who are sick or indeed need help in life.
1934 Survey 13
Inside the well.
1 Name of well and saint
St Canoi's Well
2 Townland, County, GPS
Kilkee, County Clare
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
It is near Kilkee town, County Clare, a mile or so up the west coast road leading towards Carrigholt
4 Cure
The well is known for its curative properties to people's eyes and its moss has been exported to the USA for many years.
6 Offerings
It is customary to leave mementos to loved ones who are sick or in need of help inside the well.
8 Stories
The well in Kilkee holds sentimental value to me. I left a part of my late wife's necklace in the Well just five years ago to remember her and the family who miss her.
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Title
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St Canaoi's Well
Creator
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Noel Frawley
Clare
Kilkee
St Canaoi
St Canaoi's Well