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Title
A name given to the resource
Mayo
Subject
The topic of the resource
County
Description of Well
This includes well name, saint associated with well, location of well, townland, county, etc
1 Name of well and saint
greenhill
2 Townland, County, GPS
rathlackan lacken strand
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
small well just beside beach road near a stone painted "GreenHill"
6 Offerings
crosses -rosary beads-small - glass objects-candles
7 Prayer rounds and stations
no
8 Stories
its sits near a huge mound where in the late 80s a storm opened the side of the mound and a lot of bodies where exposed and they have since been removed and reburied in a nearby cemetery
9 Publications
https://www.mayo-ireland.ie/en/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/walking/rathlacken-court-tomb-trails-lacken.html
10 More
i have not been back in a few years but a friend told me it may have been filled in
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rathlacken, Lacken Strand, Co. Mayo
candle
cross
Mayo
Rosary beads
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Title
A name given to the resource
Louth
Subject
The topic of the resource
County
Description of Well
This includes well name, saint associated with well, location of well, townland, county, etc
1 Name of well and saint
Tobar Domhnaigh
2 Townland, County, GPS
Mount Bagnall, Louth
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
Referred to in the OS letters as 'Tobar Domhnaig'. Situated at the bottom of a high river ledge. When visited in 1966 by ASI, it was described as a 'broad oval pool lined with with small boulders and split rock' (SMR file). Various legends and traditions associated with it, one of which notes that it re-appeared after the railway was built over it (Irish Folklore Commission Schools' Manuscripts 660, 114-5).
4 Cure
Unknown
5 Pattern day
Unknown
6 Offerings
Unknown
7 Prayer rounds and stations
Unknown
8 Stories
See Irish Folklore Commission Schools' Manuscripts 660, 114-5
9 Publications
Irish Folklore Commission Schools' Manuscripts 660, 114-5
10 More
No
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Title
A name given to the resource
Tobar Domhnaigh
Louth
Tobar Domhnaigh
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Title
A name given to the resource
Down
Subject
The topic of the resource
County
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1 Name of well and saint
Saint John's Holy Well
2 Townland, County, GPS
Saint John's Point, Lecale Upper, County Down
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
Situated on the site of Saint John's Point Old Church/graveyard (ruined, pre-Romanesque) and right next to a ballaun stone; near St John's Point lighthouse. Well is currently built into the wall separating the churchyard from the road. Appears to be made out of rough dry stone; approx two-thirds enclosed, with a capstone on the top; the open third has steps leading to the bottom; approx 4 feet deep (maybe a bit more?); mud at the bottom. Usually dry, but I have once seen it full of water. May be able to find more info on NI historic environment viewer.
4 Cure
Unsure; perhaps had something to do with the ballaun stone
5 Pattern day
Unsure; I think that little is known of the relevant St John.
6 Offerings
None
7 Prayer rounds and stations
No
8 Stories
No
9 Publications
http://irelandsholywells.blogspot.com/2012/04/saint-johns-well-st-johns-point-county.html
https://apps.communities-ni.gov.uk/NISMR-public/Details.aspx?MonID=8564 (you need to click the link, accept terms of service, exit tab, then click the link again) – see PDFs
10 More
Really nice well in a peaceful, scenic place next to lighthouse and old church.
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Title
A name given to the resource
St. John's Holy Well
bullaun
Down
St. John
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Title
A name given to the resource
Westmeath
Subject
The topic of the resource
County
Description of Well
This includes well name, saint associated with well, location of well, townland, county, etc
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.
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).
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Title
A name given to the resource
St. Brigid's Well
Brigid
Imbolc
Westmeath
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Title
A name given to the resource
Cork
Subject
The topic of the resource
County
Description of Well
This includes well name, saint associated with well, location of well, townland, county, etc
1 Name of well and saint
All Saints' Well
2 Townland, County, GPS
Lower Killeen, near Blarney, County Cork
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
Amanda Clarke describes the site: A little gate plus metal arch lead into the site, which was enclosed by whitewashed stones and a tall circlet of trees. The well itself was in a stone built wellhouse, a beehive shape, with a beautifully corbelled interior roof; the curved exterior rather heavily cemented. A rectangular opening led down to the well inside. A stone plaque inscribed with three deep crosses bore a crucifixion scene and the faint but still discernible lettering All Saints Well AD 1761. There was also quite a lot of graffiti making it difficult to interpret what else might be there. A more recent plaque above this also gave the date and the inscription Penal Days, plus the depiction of a golden chalice.
Inside: A central shelf held a multitude of offerings and statues, each jostling with the other: some beautiful statues of the BVM, the Sacred Heart, St Patrick, angels, flowers, candles. On the right a little niche contained a phial of holy water, a blue crucifix hanging next to it; on the left a stained glass image of Pope John Paul II hung next to a metal ladle; above this a memorial stone, hard to read. The well itself lay in the centre of the floor, flat with the ground, a roughly hewn stone-lined circle, the water plentiful but not particularly clear. (Amanda Clarke's blog "Holy Wells of Cork and Kerry")
4 Cure
The water is especially helpful against arthritis.
5 Pattern day
Mass is still occasionally held here on All saints’ Day, 1st November. Mass there was conducted in the 2nd decade of the 21st c. by John Buckley, Bishop of Cork and Ross.
6 Offerings
Candles are lit inside the wellhouse.
8 Stories
An elderly man called Frank used to walk in from the city, once or twice a week with his dog, to tend to the well and the surrounding area. He was responsible for the landscaping, and for most of the statuary. He was literally devoted to the site...(Amanda Clarke's blog "Holy Wells of Cork and Kerry")
There is a holy well situated between Upper and Lower Killeens. One day as a priest was going across the fields from Cork to Whitechurch to say Mass a scout came to meet him telling him that the soldiers were at Whitechurch waiting to arrest him. Then the priest decided to say Mass on the spot where he met the man who had told him about the soldiers. But the man said there is no water here so you can’t say Mass. Suddenly a well sprung up and it got its name All Saints Well . Visits are of course most common on All saints’ Day November 1st. (Schools' Folklore Collection)
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Photo credit: Amanda Clarke
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Title
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All Saints' Well
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Title
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Kerry
Subject
The topic of the resource
County
Description of Well
This includes well name, saint associated with well, location of well, townland, county, etc
1 Name of well and saint
St Mologa’s Well, St Malachy’s Well, Tobar Mhealaicí, or Tobermologa
2 Townland, County, GPS
Baile an Bhaoithín, Co. Kerry, grid reference: Q35768 03495.
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
The condition of St Mologa’s Well has declined in the last few centuries and now there is only dampy earth and scattered rocks where a prosperous well had been. The surrounding area consists of a damp field and a shallow spring (Clarke 2019). There is also a stone with writing that has not been deciphered and a faded symbol near the well (SFC: 445-447:0421).
4 Cure
Locals believe that this well can cure aches, pains and warts. Locals believed that performing the taurus at this site could cure headaches (Clarke 2019).
7 Prayer rounds and stations
The School Folklores’ Collection mentions that people used to pay rounds here (SFC: 445-447:0421). Clarke explains that this practice fell out of use in the early 20th century (Clarke 2019).
8 Stories
There is a story about a pot that would not boil during a wedding because it had the trout from the well in it. When the blessed trout was returned to the well, the water boiled (Ballywiheen Church, Ballyneanig, County Kerry by RAS MacAlister, 1897. Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland).
9 Publications
http://www.irishmegaliths.org.uk/zLabbamolaga2.htm
https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/2019/12/03/a-few-waifs-strays/
10 More
There used to be a white eel and a “small white trout there with red spots on it” ( SFC: 445-447:0421). Locals believed that the presence of the trout or the eel during the rounds indicated that those who saw it would be healed (SFC: 445-447:0421). There used to be a tree next to the well, but it is gone now (Clarke 2019).
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Title
A name given to the resource
St. Molaga's Well (St. Malachy's)
aches
eel
Kerry
Malachy
Molaga
trout
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Title
A name given to the resource
Kerry
Subject
The topic of the resource
County
Description of Well
This includes well name, saint associated with well, location of well, townland, county, etc
1 Name of well and saint
Well of the Blessed Tree, Tobar an Bhile, St Crohane’s Well, or Tobervilla
2 Townland, County, GPS
Behaghane, County Kerry, Grid ref: V 57871 60854
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
On the way to the well, there are ruins from two abandoned Churches, a graveyard and a red gate. Around the well there are two small rocks with crosses on them, a massive rock with the inscription of a cross and a bush with colorful rags. There is also a round enclosure with the stations of the cross carved into the stones, ash trees and a statue of the Virgin Mary. Locals believe that this enclosure is located on the site where the holy tree associated with this well used to stand. The well itself is surrounded by a stone structure with flower beds and the name of the well on it. The clear water rises from the ground and follows the rock path down the hill.
4 Cure
This well has an eye cure.
5 Pattern day
The pattern day at this site is actually three consecutive days starting on July 29th at St. Crohane’s Well. The pattern was performed as a pilgrimage and included two other wells: Tober na Bearnan (a holy well on Eagles Hill) and Tobercrohane well. Visitors conducted rounds throughout the pilgrimage. Unfortunately, the attendance at this pattern day began to decline in the 1940s and now very few people attend it. (Clarke 2019).
6 Offerings
Photos from when there was still a blessed tree show coins embedded within it. It is believed that these were an offering (Clarke 2019).
9 Publications
https://roaringwaterjournal.com/2019/02/03/introducing-the-holy-wells-of-kerry/
https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/2019/04/20/tobar-an-bhile-a-lot-of-serendipity/
10 More
There used to be a blessed tree called “old tree” in the area surrounding this site. It was an ash tree and locals believe that it was located where the Shrine to the Virgin Mary currently resides. They also believe that this tree marked the site of St Crohane’s final resting place and that it also possessed abnormal properties (Clarke 2019).
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Title
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Tobervilla (Tobar na Bile) Well of the Sacred Tree
29 July
eye
St. Crohane
tree
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Title
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Clare
Subject
The topic of the resource
County
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.mp4
Producer
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Michael Houlihan
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"Holy Wells of County Clare"
Written and Narrated by Michael Houlihan (michaelhoulihan5@gmail.com)
Photographed and Produced by James Feeney 2020
In association with An Roinn Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaelta, Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht
Title
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Holy Wells of County Clare
Creator
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Michael Houlihan
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Title
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Cork
Subject
The topic of the resource
County
Description of Well
This includes well name, saint associated with well, location of well, townland, county, etc
1 Name of well and saint
St Fanaghan's Well , MItchelstown, Co Cork
2 Townland, County, GPS
West of the Town of Mitchelstown, It can be accessed from Mulberry Lane - a half mile long pathway (thought to be 1000 years old) leads to what is effectively a small island between three small rivers.
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
Saint Fanahan is the patron saint of Mitchelstown. 1400 years ago this warrior saint built his abbey in Brigown (literally “Smith’s Hill” which is quite near where the well is located). The Holy Well is situated where three streams meet, which was considered a very sacred space in pre-Christian times. Therefore, it is reasonable to suppose that prior to Saint Fanahan’s tenure in the locality, it was a place of Water Worship or sacred in some way.
4 Cure
Cures are associated with the waters from the well - general cures.
5 Pattern day
25th November. Celebrations begin a week earlier
6 Offerings
coins into the well.
7 Prayer rounds and stations
The island has the stations off the cross around it.
8 Stories
There are stories aplenty. Perhaps the best known story is that occasionally an eel is spotted in the well which represents the spirit of St Fanaghan
9 Publications
https://visitballyhoura.com/explore/saint-fanahans-well
10 More
This is a very powerful and spiritual location which is very well looked after by the locals. The natural island surrounded by three small rivers which all join at the one single point would have been a very significant location for early christians - being a very easily explained analogy of the Blessed Trinity.
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St. Fanahan's Well
Cork
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Title
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Kerry
Subject
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County
Description of Well
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1 Name of well and saint
St. Flainn's well also honors the Blessed Virgin Mary
2 Townland, County, GPS
Cloonnafinneela, Kerry
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
"The well is surrounded by a wall and over it grows a large yew tree which is laden with offerings and decorated with beautiful flowers." (SFC 0412:221) It is also said that the well is on a hill near the river Rae and that the ruins of Saint Flainn's hermitage are close by. A statue of teh Blessed Virgin Mary is part of the site shrine. (See Amanda Clarke's description:https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/2019/11/03/signage-paths-no-cows-three-wells-in-north-kerry/)
4 Cure
The holy well contains a cure for blindness. (SFC 0412:221)
5 Pattern day
April 30th, or May Eve, is the pattern day associated with St. Flainn's well. It is celebrated with an open air mass and a procession from a church close by called St Mary's along the river and to the well. (Clark, 2019: https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/2019/11/03/signage-paths-no-cows-three-wells-in-north-kerry/)
6 Offerings
Flowers, figurines, and rosaries are left by the statue of the Virgin Mary on top of the well. It is also said that votives are left on the yew tree close to the well. (SFC 0412:221)
7 Prayer rounds and stations
"When saying the Rosary a person should begin at the well and proceed to the right up a little hill and round the well and then finish it at the well." (SFC 0412:221)
8 Stories
The most common story about this well seems to be its origin story: A man called Saint Flainn became blind in his old age and, because of his devotion to her, the Virgin Mary came to him and offered him the cure to his blindness. Instead of accepting this healing and regaining his sight he asked that cure be put into the well so that many people after him could be cured of their eye ailments instead. (Kilflynn; GoKerry.ie)
9 Publications
Galvin, John. A Social History of Rural Ireland of the 1950s: Remembering Crotta
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St. Flainn's Well
eyes
Kerry
St. Flainn
tree
votives
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Title
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Waterford
Subject
The topic of the resource
County
Description of Well
This includes well name, saint associated with well, location of well, townland, county, etc
1 Name of well and saint
Our Lady's Well, Cappoquin
2 Townland, County, GPS
Cappoquin, Co. Waterford
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
The well is half a mile north of the town, close to the old road leading to the Knockmealdown Mountains, which is now a shortcut to Mount Melleray (Broderick 2016: 53). There are flagstones covered in lichen nearby.
4 Cure
It is not specified, but is believed to be holy water, due to a nearby apparition of Mary.
5 Pattern day
The pattern day was on September 8th but pilgrimage is no longer taking place in the same fashion.
6 Offerings
No offerings are noted at this time.
7 Prayer rounds and stations
The pilgrims used to make rounds reciting the rosary.
8 Stories
It used to be a place of singular veneration for the local people, and many in the town no longer know that it exists. There is a poem included in Broderick’s account.
9 Publications
Broderick, Eugene. 2016. Patterns and Patrons: The Holy Wells of Waterford. 53.
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The poem is courtesy of Broderick 2016:53.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Our Lady's Well
8 September
Our Lady
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Waterford
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County
Description of Well
This includes well name, saint associated with well, location of well, townland, county, etc
1 Name of well and saint
St. David's Well, Kilmolash Parish
2 Townland, County, GPS
Woodhouse/Tinakilly townland, Co. Waterford
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
The well is off R671 if coming from Clashmore, and is before Clogh. Going up that hill out of Clashmore, one would travel past a large pig farm and into the townland of Woodhouse. Crossing a farmer’s field, you must then cross a stream by a string of hazel trees. Following the stream takes you to the well. The well is in the Kilmolash parish and is large and rather deep, according to Broderick (Broderick 2016: 49). The well has a sandy bottom and is surrounded by patches of daffodils. A statue of the saint stands nearby. There is a cathedral containing his relics now at the site.
4 Cure
The well is believed to cure headaches, so pilgrims will come specifically for its curative properties.
5 Pattern day
The pattern day is March 1, St. David's feast day, but it is unclear if it is still regularly observed.
6 Offerings
No offerings are left at this site.
7 Prayer rounds and stations
There is a ritual that states one must walk around the well reciting any desired prayers at the well.
8 Stories
A local legend says that because of a sacrilegious act, the well moved. No other stories are known.
9 Publications
Broderick, Eugene. 2016. Patterns and Patrons: The Holy Wells of Waterford. 49.
http://irelandsholywells.blogspot.com/2013/03/saint-davids-holy-well-tinakilly-county.html
10 More
The photo is courtesy of the Blogger Holy Well page, a contributor named Adomnán, posted on March 1, 2013.
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Title
A name given to the resource
St. David's Well
1 March
headache
St. David
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Title
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Cork
Subject
The topic of the resource
County
Description of Well
This includes well name, saint associated with well, location of well, townland, county, etc
1 Name of well and saint
St. James Well, Ardfield
2 Townland, County, GPS
Ardfield, County Cork
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
When Amanda Clarke visited this well in 2016 there was a sign on the main Ardfield village road, she says the well sits, “on the bend in the road, slightly down from the road.” (clarke, 2016). Clarke goes on the describe the well house: “The stone wellhouse is low, long and rectangular and the water comes out through a specially cut channel. There is a slab in the front, presumably for prayers and for collecting the water. The stone with the carving on has been placed at the back of the wellhouse. A statue of St James is in a covered box looking out onto the well,” (Clarke, 2016).
5 Pattern day
St. James day is the well's associated pattern day, but practitioners would make the rounds on the day after because St. James day was spent in the pubs (SFC 0317, 196)
6 Offerings
Stones or pennies were deposited by people after completing ten rounds at the well (SFC 0317, 196)
7 Prayer rounds and stations
An entry in the Schools’ Collection of folklore explains how St. Jame’s pattern day fell from popularity in Ardfield:
On each side of the road refreshment cars were situated since early morning selling all kinds of refreshments and doing great trade. The Parish Priest Father O'Leary condemned this drinking to excess in the public houses, then the people did not continue it and year after year the crowd was getting smaller and soon it died away (SFC 0317, 196)
8 Stories
An entry in the Schools’ Collection of folklore by Abelia Calnan explains how St. Jame’s pattern day fell from popularity in Ardfield:
On each side of the road refreshment cars were situated since early morning selling all kinds of refreshments and doing great trade. The Parish Priest Father O'Leary condemned this drinking to excess in the public houses, then the people did not continue it and year after year the crowd was getting smaller and soon it died away (SFC 0317, 196).
9 Publications
Clarke, Amanda. 2016. “A clutch of wells around Castlefreke” holywellscorkandkerry.com, April 6. https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/2016/04/06/a-clutch-of-wells-around-castlefreke/
Schools' Collection of folklore. Vol 0317, pages 196-197
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St. James's Well
Cork
St. James
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Louth
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County
Description of Well
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1 Name of well and saint
St. Borchill's Well
2 Townland, County, GPS
Townland: Dysart, County: Louth
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
The well is in a field, it has a circle of stones built into it and five small steps descending to the well. It may be covered with flagstones and timber.
5 Pattern day
It is celebrated on the 12th of November.
7 Prayer rounds and stations
The well does have stations, although I was unable to find specifics. It appears they are still practiced, and prayers of thanksgiving are said there.
9 Publications
"250 years and still going strong - big week Dysart", Drogheda Independent, Oct. 1, 2016. https://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/250-years-and-still-going-strong-big-week-for-dysart-35083775.html
"The Holy Wells of County Louth", by Larry Conlon, pages 355-356: https://www.jstor.org/stable/27729850?seq=1#metadata_info_tab_contents
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St. Borchill's Well
Louth
St. Borchill
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Waterford
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1 Name of well and saint
St. Declan's Well, Toor
2 Townland, County, GPS
Toor, Co. Waterford
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
The well can be found off R671 towards Clonmel for 5km and it is signposted under “The Holy Well.” Josephine and Jerry Fitzgerald contributed to the many plaques that are there. There is a statue of saint Declan and a plaque that reads much about Saint Declan’s contributions. A statue of Mary stands nearby with two stone crucifixes. A stone altar is above and a pulpit is nearby for outdoor services.
(Broderick 2016: 45).
4 Cure
People who visit the site must visit three times in order to be cured. Many wash their limbs, as the well is believed to have curative properties for skin ailments. It is also believed to cure eye ailments as well (Broderick 2016: 45). Those wishing to bathe an afflicted portion of the body are asked to bathe in a small shielded area to which the well flows and water used for washing then flows away. Washing is not undertaken at the main font.
5 Pattern day
The pattern day is celebrated on July 24, and mass is celebrated at the site. Rounds are also done as part of the pattern day ritual.
6 Offerings
There is evidence of offerings deposited at the site. These include flowers and plastic flowers, rosary beads, rags, shoe laces, ties, and towels. The rags and towels are tied to a nearby bush. There is a wooden cross nearby where people hang rosary beads.
7 Prayer rounds and stations
The well does observe a long standing pilgrimage tradition, and people do a round at the well reciting the rosary. Many also wash their limbs in a nearby trough as part of the ritual.
8 Stories
Stories say that St. Declan stopped at this well himself for a drink on his way to Cashel. Much of its upkeep in the mid 20th century was due to the Fitzgeralds and their plaque contributions. These nearby crucifixes and pulpit are Church-approved forms of piety at the well and speak to modern traditions (Broderick 2016: 45).
9 Publications
Broderick, Eugene. 2016. Patterns and Patrons: The Holy Wells of Waterford. 45.
https://pilgrimagemedievalireland.com/2012/08/07/pilgrimage-at-st-declans-well-toor-co-waterford/
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The photo is courtesy of Medieval Pilgrimages Ireland (2012), accessed 7 April 2021.
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St. Declan's Well
24 July
eyes
limbs
rags
skin
votives
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Title
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Kerry
Subject
The topic of the resource
County
Description of Well
This includes well name, saint associated with well, location of well, townland, county, etc
1 Name of well and saint
St. Moling's Well (Photo by Amanda Clarke)
2 Townland, County, GPS
Brosna, East County Kerry
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
On the marked path to the well are stone stations named kneelers, where pilgrims kneel and pray while on their way to the well. The narrow stone entrance opens to an area where the well is visible. The well housing is circular with medium sized stones placed at the top of the structure. Another narrow opening in the structure allows access to the water. The well is enclosed by a stone and grass slope. At the top of the well structure is candles and a mug to collect the water.
4 Cure
The well cures sore eyes and sores in general. St. Moling was cured at this well.
5 Pattern day
The pattern day is on Saturdays in May. Many pilgrims come to say prayers during this time. St Moling’s feast day is the 17th June though it does not seem to have been especially commemorated at Brosna, May being the special month here.
6 Offerings
Offerings are left at the top of the well's stone structure.
7 Prayer rounds and stations
The Schools' Folklore Collection states how rounds are paid uniquely to this well. "The people kneel at the first mound and say Our Father, ten Hail Marys. They continue going around in that way until three rounds of the beads have been completed. When they have this done they go near the well, make a cross of rushes and throw it into the well. Long ago when the old people knew Irish they had a beautiful prayer to say when they went to the well" (Schools’ Folklore Collection: 314/15:0449).
8 Stories
In 1998 the well was renovated by resident James Scanlon with the Brosna Heritage Group, who replaced the stone kneelers and reconfigured the stone well structure.
9 Publications
https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/2020/02/02/brosna-birthplace-of-the-sweet-shining-moling/
10 More
St. Moling preached to a group of pagans who he hoped to convert. One of them was blind and asked for a demonstration of Gods power, the Saint struck the ground with his crozier and a well was formed that cured the blind man of his blindness. All of those witnesses converted immediately.
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St. Moling's Well
17 June
blindness
Saturdays
St. Moling
votives
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Title
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Kerry
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The topic of the resource
County
Description of Well
This includes well name, saint associated with well, location of well, townland, county, etc
1 Name of well and saint
St. Senan's Well (Photo by Amanda Clarke)
2 Townland, County, GPS
Tarmon East, County Kerry
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
There is a path that leads to the well and the well is surrounded by sally and blackthorn bushes, the site is embedded into a small hill in an open field. The well house is circular shaped and built from rough stones. The front of the monument has an opening in the middle for access to the water. Above the well, three statues (of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Sacred Heart, and Mary of the Gael Saint Brigid), oversee the site. To the left is a painted depiction of St. Senan in black and white paint. A rusty donation box iaccepts contributions for the upkeep of the site.
4 Cure
The well's cure is for eyes. There was once a girl who went to the well and was cured of her blindness. She then forgot to pray and thank God and the next day she was blind again. (The Holy Wells of North Kerry. In Vol 88, No 2 p 158 in the Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries 1958)
5 Pattern day
The pattern day is celebrated on March 8th. A tradition of a match of football and a tug of war game was played with every able bodied man. Additionally, pilgrims can be found at the well on the days of Saturday before the 1st of May, the Saturday before Saint John’s day, the 24th June, and the Saturday before Michaelmas the 29th of September.
6 Offerings
Strings, tassels of shawls, and things of the like are left on the bushes next to the well.
7 Prayer rounds and stations
The path of the rounds is treaded in a circle around the well. One rosary is to be said per three rounds of the well. It takes 9 rounds around the well to complete 3 rosaries. "The round is started by kneeling in front of the well and beginning the Rosary there and after some time stand up and walk round the orbit 3 times completing the round of the Beads in front of the well. Then start the second Rosary and walk round orbit 3 times and complete Beads at front of well" (Schools' Folklore Collection: 039-041:0412)
8 Stories
The origin of the well is from St. Senan sleeping at this spot and praying. His head laid on a stone "pillow" and this stone shows the imprint of his face. The next morning, a well was sprung from the ground.
10 More
https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/2019/05/12/st-senans-well-tobershenane-near-listowel/
The Holy Wells of North Kerry. In Vol 88, No 2 p 158 in the Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries, 1958
Schools’ Folklore Collection: 021/022:0412
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St. Senan's Well
24 June
29 September
8 March
blindness
Saturdays
St. Senan
stone
votives
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Title
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Louth
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The topic of the resource
County
Description of Well
This includes well name, saint associated with well, location of well, townland, county, etc
1 Name of well and saint
St. Finian's Well (Corstown)
2 Townland, County, GPS
Corstown, Louth
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
The well is in a field, and is partially closed (although it may overflow into a nearby drain occasionally).
5 Pattern day
The pattern day was held on the 29th of July, but it has not been celebrated in a long time. A station additionally may have taken place on the 12th of December.
7 Prayer rounds and stations
Stations may have been practiced on the 12th of December, but they have not been practiced in a long time.
9 Publications
"The Holy Wells of County Louth", by Larry Conlon, pages 350-351: https://www.jstor.org/stable/27729850?seq=1#metadata_info_tab_contents
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St. Finian's Well
12 December
29 July
Louth
St. Finian
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Louth
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The topic of the resource
County
Description of Well
This includes well name, saint associated with well, location of well, townland, county, etc
1 Name of well and saint
Lady Well or Kilwirra
2 Townland, County, GPS
Townland: Templetown County: Louth
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
The sides of the well are walled in, and there are steps down to the well. A statue of the Virgin Mary is in front of the well, and is partially surrounded by well-maintained hedges.
4 Cure
The water is said to provide general cures for pain, and also more specifically for sore hands and eyes.
5 Pattern day
It is celebrated on the 15th of August.
7 Prayer rounds and stations
Stations consist of saying a decade of the rosary while kneeling at five different places around the well.
9 Publications
"Lady Well, Templetown", Megalithic Ireland, photo by Jim Dempsey: http://www.megalithicireland.com/Lady%20Well,%20Templetown,%20Louth.html
"The Holy Wells of County Louth", by Larry Conlon, pages 342-342: https://www.jstor.org/stable/27729850?seq=1#metadata_info_tab_contents
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Lady Well
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Title
A name given to the resource
Cork
Subject
The topic of the resource
County
Description of Well
This includes well name, saint associated with well, location of well, townland, county, etc
1 Name of well and saint
The blessed well or St. Fachtna’s Well
2 Townland, County, GPS
Rossbrin, County Cork
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
Amanda Clarke describes her attempt at locating St. Fachtna’s well as being difficult. A local woman directed her to a pier near Rossbrin castle. She was then instructed to walk 50 paces towards a rock with water pouring out of it. (Clarke, 2016) The well itself boasts an exceptional appearance as described by Clarke, “fresh water seeping out from rock into the salt water at the edge of the sea.The water was cold and clear, gathering in a natural basin in the rock, then flowing out into the strand” (Clarke, 2016). Clarke goes on to say that even the pebbles in the basin are colorful and beautiful.
4 Cure
The blessed well cures toothaches and provides a general panacea (SFC 0290, 272- 275)
5 Pattern day
St John’s Eve, June 23rd (Clarke, 2016).
6 Offerings
During the last surge in popularity at the well, practitioners would leave rags tied to a white thorn tree near the well (SFC 0290, 275). That tree has since died. During her visit, Amanda Clarke found coins left in rock crevices and rosaries left as votive offerings (Clarke, 2016).
8 Stories
Dermot Daly, in his entry to the Schools' Collection of folklore says masses may have been said on the nearby hill of Leacha na h'Atóna during penal times (SFC 0290, 276)
9 Publications
Clarke, Amanda. 2016. “St Fachtna’s Well, Rossbrin” holywellscorkandkerry.com, August 24. https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/2016/08/24/st-fachtnas-well-rossbrin/
Schools' Collection of folklore. Vol 0290, pages 272-276
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A name given to the resource
St. Fachtna’s well
Cork
panacea
rag
St. Fachtna
toothache
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Title
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Donegal
Subject
The topic of the resource
County
Description of Well
This includes well name, saint associated with well, location of well, townland, county, etc
1 Name of well and saint
Algeo's Well
2 Townland, County, GPS
Milford, Donegal
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
This well is like a dish scooped out of a rock in a field about a quarter of a mile west of the waterfall. Locals wonder how the water gets through the rock but it is seldom or never dry. (The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1087, Page 025)
4 Cure
People suffering from sores and warts go there to get cured. They drink the water and rub it on the sores. (The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1087, Page 025)
6 Offerings
Some personal things such as medals, pins, clothes, etc are left behind at the well after each visit. It is not as much frequented now as it was forty or fifty years ago. (The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1087, Page 025)
8 Stories
About sixty years ago a protestant farmer named Algeo lived near Bunlin Bridge bout a mile and a half west of Milford on the Milford-Barrigart road. For cutting some trees in his own farm without the permission of the landlord - the murdered Earl of Leitrim - he was evicted from his house and farm. Willie Boyle has built a two storey house on the site of Algeo's house and his farm was divided among the neighboring farmers. James O' Donnell has a few acres on he south side of the Golan road. Moses Gamble has the west side along the hill and Charles Graham has the rest. On the part of Algeo's farm given to Moses Gamble sits Algeo's Well.
The well is not as frequented now as it was forty or fifty years ago. The "Scallen" where mass was said before Golan Chapel was built is beside this well. (The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1087, Page 025)
9 Publications
National Folklore Collection
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Algeo's Well
clothes
Medals
personal name well
pins
sores
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Title
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Down
Subject
The topic of the resource
County
Description of Well
This includes well name, saint associated with well, location of well, townland, county, etc
1 Name of well and saint
Moyle Hill Holy Well. No saint dedication
2 Townland, County, GPS
Milford, Donegal
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
Beside the Milford-Letterkenny road over Moyle Hill there is a holy well. This well is situated in a farm belonging to the late Colonel Swiney on the left hand side of the road about three miles from Milford. The well is beside the river bed and in rainy weather the river water flows over it. Nine stone mounds are in the field to the left of the stream. (The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1087, Page 018)
4 Cure
When the nine stations are over the person returns to the well and drinks the water and washes sores and painful parts with it. Then they bring some water home in bottles for use during the year. (The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1087, Page 018)
5 Pattern day
People come from far and near to make the stations on the last Sunday in April, the first Sunday in May, and the first Sunday in August. (The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1087, Page 018)
7 Prayer rounds and stations
A person making the stations washes their feet and then makes the stations on bare feet. They begin by saying the Creed and the Act of Contrition. Then they go around the first mound saying at the same time one our Father and three Hail Marys. At the end of this station they throws a stone or pebble up on top of the mound. They then go along then and do the very same thing at each of the other stations. (The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1087, Page 018)
8 Stories
Very little is known of this well. There is no church near the place and there is no saint mentioned in connection with it. (The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1087, Page 018)
9 Publications
National Folklore Collection
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Milford Holy Well, Donegal
cairn
feet
First May Sunday
Garland Sunday
Last April Sunday
pain
sores
stones
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Donegal
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The topic of the resource
County
Description of Well
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1 Name of well and saint
Tobar na Faoileoige. St. Conall is said to be the first saint to bless the well. (The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1053, Page 273)
2 Townland, County, GPS
Kilkenny, Donegal
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
The well sits in a field under the property of Dan Gallagher, Mulnamina. (The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1053, Page 273)
4 Cure
There are reports of sickness being healed by the well's water as well as deafness, sores, and toothaches. (The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1053, Page 273)
7 Prayer rounds and stations
The prayers said at this well are 5 Paters and 5 Aves for the person who hopes to be cured, one Pater and one Ave for the person who put the shelter over the well, and one Pater and one Ave for Father Gallagher who blessed the well. (The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1053, Page 273)
8 Stories
It is said that every priest who came to the parish blessed it and left his office at it. People also say that there was a girl sick in Aran More island long ago and that a seagull came to Tobar na Faoileoige, took the white stone from the well, and dropped it in the bed of the sick girl. From that moment she began to recover and that is why it is called Tobar na Faoileoige. An old tradition says that St. Conall slept a night at this well on his way from Inniskeel to Doire leac Conaill and that it was he who first blessed. Bernard Gallagher got cured of a running sore on the face by visiting the well and making the station.
Several got cured of toothache at it. Bernard Campbell of Lettermacaward got cured of deafness at it. (The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1053, Page 273)
9 Publications
National Folklore Collection
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Tobar na Faoileoige or St. Conall's Well
Donegal
healing priest
sores
St. Conall
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toothache
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Donegal
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The topic of the resource
County
Description of Well
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1 Name of well and saint
The Well of Sea-Gull. St. Connell is the one who blessed it. (The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1053, Page 213)
2 Townland, County, GPS
Kilkenny, Donegal
4 Cure
Many people visit the well of sea-gull and get cured of tooth-ache. People are known to bring the water home with them. (The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1053, Page 213)
6 Offerings
Locals leave beads, prayer books, and medals on a flag which lays is over the well before they leave the site. (The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1053, Page 213)
7 Prayer rounds and stations
"Prayers said at the well are five Decades of the Rosary, Lord's prayer and Hail Mary for Father McCullagh. Lord's prayer and Hail Mary are said for the family that owns the land on which the well sits. The Lord's prayer is additionally employed for the intention of getting cured of teeth-ache [sic]. Friday is known to be the best day of the week to make the station. (The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1053, Page 213)
8 Stories
According to local legend, a seagull carried the stone which is at the bottom of the well and placed it there. (The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1053, Page 213)
9 Publications
National Folklore Collection
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
This is one of two holy wells blessed by St. Conall in Kilkenny, Donegal.
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St. Conall's Well
Friday
seagull
St. Conall
stone
toothache
votives
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Donegal
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The topic of the resource
County
Description of Well
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1 Name of well and saint
Sliabh Dubh Well, St. Patrick blessed it
2 Townland, County, GPS
Croney, Donegal
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
About eight miles from the Four Masters’ School in Byrne’s mountain on the old foot-road across Croney to Lough Derg is a Holy Well called Sliabh Dubh. ( ½ ml. from the Donegal-Tyrone border.) (The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1035, Page 199)
4 Cure
There is a cure for toothache sore-heads and sore legs at this Holy Well. When anyone takes away a bottle of the water it must be corked with rushes from the well-side. (The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1035, Page 199)
6 Offerings
An old rag or some such thing is supposed to be left at the Well after a visit. (The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1035, Page 199)
8 Stories
Local tradition says that as Saint Patrick was going to “The Island” he got thirsty and he came upon a spring well. He drank out of it and then he blessed it. (The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1035, Page 199)
9 Publications
National Folklore Collection
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Sliabh Dubh Well
Donegal
Head
legs
rushes
St. Patrick
toothache
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Donegal
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The topic of the resource
County
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This includes well name, saint associated with well, location of well, townland, county, etc
1 Name of well and saint
Moyagh Holy Well
2 Townland, County, GPS
Moyagh, Donegal
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
The holy well sits in a field belonging to the late Colonel Sweeney of Moyagh. The water flows from a huge rock. (The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1085, Page 251)
5 Pattern day
There are 6 special Sundays set apart for doing the Turas at this well. They are the last Sunday of April; the First and Second Sundays in May; the last Sunday in July and the First and Second Sundays of August. (The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1085, Page 251)
6 Offerings
A medal, Agnus Dei, cross, or some other token must be left at the well and the feet of the pilgrim must be washed in the running water. (The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1085, Page 251)
7 Prayer rounds and stations
The Turas is similar in many respects to the Turas at the Doon well. There are five little heaps of stones in the vicinity of the well and the person doing the turas must say five "Our Fathers", five "Hail Marys" and five "Glories" at each heap. The pilgrim must also walk round each little heap and lift five stones and throw them on top of the others. (The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1085, Page 251)
8 Stories
The well is supposed to be blessed by a Father Friel (who blessed the Doon well) who having been pursued by a party of soldiers fled to this spot for safety. It is supposed to be unlucky to interfere with this well. Mrs. Pat Ferry of Claragh testifies to the fact that during the life time of the late Colonel Sweeney and when she was employed as a maid in the house prior to her marriage, an attempt was made to drain the water from this well into an adjoining field, for the use of cattle. The cattle all died and the water supply was accordingly stopped. (The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1085, Page 251)
9 Publications
National Folklore Collection.
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Moyagh Holy Well
cairn
Donegal
Fr. Friel
votive
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Title
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Donegal
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The topic of the resource
County
Description of Well
This includes well name, saint associated with well, location of well, townland, county, etc
1 Name of well and saint
Meedinmore Lough.
2 Townland, County, GPS
Meedinmore, Donegal.
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
Meedinmore Lough is a large lough situated in a mountainous part of the district of the same name near Malin. It is said to be over one thousand feet in circumference and the strange feature about it is that although it lies about six miles from Killourt Bay the water is salty just like the water of the ocean. No rivers or streams flow into it, and in the driest season the water never falls to a low level. Boats have often been lost in it and it is said that no boar ever was steered successfully wither round or across the lake. (The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1114, Page 250)
4 Cure
The water is said to be blessed, but no specifics about its curative properties are listed. (The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1114, Page 250)
6 Offerings
After the rounds are made, there is an obligation to say a prayer on the hermit's grave, and it is customary to leave articles such as hairpins, pins, or ribbons on the grave. Many favors are said to have been obtained through this pious practice. (The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1114, Page 250)
7 Prayer rounds and stations
It is customary that anyone seeking favors whether spiritual or temporal makes a 'turas' to this lake. The obligation is to be fasting and to say as many 'Glory be to the Fathers' as one can while slowly walking barefooted three times round the lake. (The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1114, Page 250)
8 Stories
About the time of the Golden Age in Ireland a holy hermit named Maelma was supposed to abide in a ruse stone cabin near the lake and he is buried near it. (the mound supposed to be his grave is near the southern edge of the lake.) (The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1114, Page 250)
9 Publications
The National Folklore Collection
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Meedinmore Lough.Well
Donegal
Lough well
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Kerry
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County
Description of Well
This includes well name, saint associated with well, location of well, townland, county, etc
1 Name of well and saint
Christ's Well, Tobar Criosta
2 Townland, County, GPS
Coolmagart, County Kerry
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
The well can be described as a large mossy mound surrounded by greenery.
4 Cure
The cure for Christ's well is general.
5 Pattern day
Good Friday is the pattern day for Christ's well.
9 Publications
https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/gazetteer-south-kerry/
10 More
Unfortunately very little is known about Christ's Well because of its abandoned status.
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Christ's Well
Good Friday
Jesus
Kerry
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Kerry
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County
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1 Name of well and saint
Tobermurry
2 Townland, County, GPS
Gortamullin, Kerry
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
A slab lined well with a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary nearby.
4 Cure
The well was visited on Saturdays to cure any sickness.
5 Pattern day
A fair was held in the town on August 15th.
7 Prayer rounds and stations
Traditional clockwise rounds.
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St. Mary's Well
Kerry
St. Mary
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Kerry
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1 Name of well and saint
Toberfinnan St. Finnan
2 Townland, County, GPS
Glanleam, Co. Kerry
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
A rectangular well lined with slate slabs with a statue of the virgin Mary near it as well as two slate slabs above the well depicting a human figure and Tobar Fionnian
4 Cure
This well was meant to cure rheumatism by using the well on a Saturday.
5 Pattern day
A fair was held in town on August 15th.
6 Offerings
Coins on the slate slabs near the well.
9 Publications
https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/2019/02/24/two-wells-on-valentia-island/
10 More
It was once told that a saint came to the well and cured a man leading to its creation.
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St .Finnan's
Coins
Kerry
rheumatism
St. Finnan
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Kerry
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1 Name of well and saint
St. Michael's well
2 Townland, County, GPS
Dungeagan, Co. Kerry
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
Stone lined pool covered by a roughly built beehive shaped structure 2.3m in diameter standing 2.8m high. This structure is situated nearby the NW side of the Ballinskeligs Bay.
4 Cure
The cure of this well was believed to just be a general healing water which could cure anything.
5 Pattern day
Religious devotions followed by dancing and celebration were held here on September 29.
6 Offerings
Medals, crosses, beads, buttons, scapulars, nails, and threads were left on the holes of the structure during the pattern day.
10 More
Part of a healing pilgramage.
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Archangel Michael's Well
Kerry
votives
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Title
A name given to the resource
Donegal
Subject
The topic of the resource
County
Description of Well
This includes well name, saint associated with well, location of well, townland, county, etc
1 Name of well and saint
Name: Holy Well
Saint Dedication: There is a statue of the Virgin Mary which suggest that it is dedicated to or associated with her (Cronin et al., 2012).
2 Townland, County, GPS
Anagaire, County: Donegal
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
The well is located on the peninsula, which is to the west of Rinn na Feirste, also known as Rinnamona (Cronin et al., 2012).
Description: The well has a small crevice on the base of a large natural rock bolder (Cronin et al., 2012).
5 Pattern day
Pattern Day: No pattern day is known, but if the well is associated with the Virgin Mary, then the Nativity of Mary, September 8th, may be celebrated.
6 Offerings
The well is still venerated.
Votive Offerings: coins, a statue, and holy medals (Cronin et al., 2012).
9 Publications
"Survey of the Heritage of Holy Wells in County Donegal" - John Cronin & Associates.
10 More
Bibliography
Cronin, John and Associates. 2012. Survey of the Heritage of Holy Wells in County Donegal. Donegal County Council.
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Anagaire Holy Well
Donegal
Mary
votives
-
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Title
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Kerry
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The topic of the resource
County
Description of Well
This includes well name, saint associated with well, location of well, townland, county, etc
1 Name of well and saint
Toberreendoney (Sunday's Well), but dedicated to St. Darerca.
2 Townland, County, GPS
Ballymanagh, Co. Kerry
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
Housed within a stone and mortar construction on the lower south slopes of Coombe Hill.
4 Cure
A spiritual cure for sin.
5 Pattern day
March 22 and celebration is unknown.
6 Offerings
Coins or other personal items.
7 Prayer rounds and stations
Clockwise rounds like traditional Christian wells.
9 Publications
https://www.libraryireland.com/IrishPlaceNames/Toberreendoney.php
10 More
The name Toberreendoney translates to "the well of the king of Sunday" as these wells were always Christian wells.
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St. Darerca's Well, Sunday's Well
Kerry
St. Darerca
Sunday's well
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Title
A name given to the resource
Kerry
Subject
The topic of the resource
County
Description of Well
This includes well name, saint associated with well, location of well, townland, county, etc
1 Name of well and saint
Toberbreeda
2 Townland, County, GPS
Ballymorereagh, Co. Kerry
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
A small spring and a shallow pool on a hill.
4 Cure
A spiritual cure from sin.
6 Offerings
Coins or other personal items were left.
7 Prayer rounds and stations
Stations are performed in order to do penance for the persons sins.
9 Publications
http://places.galwaylibrary.ie/place/3738/2/492
10 More
An old rock station used to exist which was used for prayers.
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Title
A name given to the resource
St. Brigid's Well
Coins
Kerry
St. Brigid
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Donegal
Subject
The topic of the resource
County
Description of Well
This includes well name, saint associated with well, location of well, townland, county, etc
1 Name of well and saint
Holy Well of St. Colmcille, Gartan Holy Well,
2 Townland, County, GPS
County: Donegal
Townland: Churchtown (Gartan Education Centre)
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
Surroundings: Located within the ecclesiastical site of Gartan and is 2 km northwest of Church Hill. It is located near a graveyard, which has a structure known as the ‘Abbey’. There is badly preserved cross remains which are 20 m south of the graveyard. At the south base of the cross, there is a pile of loose stones that are used in the turas and pilgrimage at the holy well site. The holy well is northwest of the cross. Southwest of the graveyard is St. Columbkilles Chapel. There are views that overlook Gartan lough, Lough Nacally, and Lough Akibban on the east, southeast, and south. The well is surrounded by a modern rubblestone wall and has a modern cast-iron gate. The area is paved with large, flat flagstones and this enclosed area has the well and a low flagstone altar. There are modern stone markings that mark the well itself and the stops of the turas.
Well: The well has an opening which is a small square aperture on the northern side of the enclosing wall. The water is clear.
4 Cure
Cure: Loneliness
Obtained: Visiting St. Colmcille’s natal stone (Cronin et al., 2012).
5 Pattern day
Pattern Day: No pattern due is known to take place, but a celebration may take place on St. Colmcille’s birth, December 7th. His feast day is June 9.
6 Offerings
Offerings: There is a donation box for coins (Cronin et al., 2012).
7 Prayer rounds and stations
Prayer Rounds: There are modern stone marking the different stops along the turas, which are still followed. Loose stones at the southern base of the cross are connected and used with the turas performed at this holy well site (Cronin et al., 2012).
8 Stories
Local Story: Gartan, which is the ecclesiastical site in which the holy well is located, is reputed to be the birthplace of St. Colmcille. This saint is said to be the greatest of all of the Donegal saints (Cronin et al., 2012).
The well is described by Ó Muirgheasa (1936) as:
“Gartan Holy Well. See Reeves’ Adamnan, page Ixviii. It is in Gartan, the birthplace of Colmcille, and near the graveyard. The turus is still made. A visit to Colmcille’s natal stone also cures loneliness” (Cronin et al., 2012).
9 Publications
"Survey of the Heritage of Holy Wells in County Donegal" - John Cronin & Associates.
“The Birthplace of St. Colmcille” - https://pilgrimagemedievalireland.com/2016/06/09/t-he-birthplace-of-st-colmcille-gartan-co-donegal/
“Emerald Isle Tour” - https://www.facebook.com/EmeraldIsleTour/posts/835154583245188/
“Gartan Monastic Site” - http://www.saintsandstones.net/saints-gartan-journey.htm
“Gartan” - http://www.megalithicireland.com/Gartan%20Monastic%20Site.html
“Holy Wells & Abbey” - http://hiddendonegal.town.ie/page/holywellsandabbey
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Bibliography
Cronin, John and Associates. 2012. Survey of the Heritage of Holy Wells in County Donegal. Donegal County Council.
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Title
A name given to the resource
St. Colmcille's Well
Colmcille
Donegal
Gartan
loneliness
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