1 35 17 https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25126/archive/files/b25be4a8d9922c970777d62c20e45006.JPG?Expires=1779926400&Signature=wGWdp2O6REpF6ZuGRrl5p7U9cXUlQ3v17djZ7V%7E%7ECgv-SHr5f6il21HHOvtZSSeJDEXG8jBu%7ENFqFIehKvajZkj-sL%7EaHB-7KkZe5-YN7gU9alU9zXUC4oRQ3UHJ2Ar5m6OZqPTUUwe-AJLOxSVX5gh13RZly6WCBm306hOVBbk7MQ1bOqinvSCX2lKKhVIlQDZ5mol8TtK9IaSqsqKZvFRATNH3v1fJnBrj-N7z-h5X68H-nhiURRRHfyJQOBm8lTWJZhxkUY14iS6YdelHdNhVoSkvdmy8SWv3fQpnM3CRoNpeU9cf3WQg-pmCgrXhR1BzJ0paBoagDyjAI5N%7EEg__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 3da30033a77a5b0295ab8b800acae044 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clare Subject The topic of the resource County Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Noel Frawley Title A name given to the resource St Canaoi's Well Clare Kilkee St Canaoi St Canaoi's Well https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25126/archive/files/5a016644724046b30ccd75db3e50c4d3.JPG?Expires=1779926400&Signature=ZQK8y-D1Yxyvc4huhfOXQuk2lNp-NDpQdGlL4xJaI7Ee9S6inzVq%7ESU4NlRALOEey9rtJFGxZ6EgzOvuMBxeiynLbLpUcaTObYcAjN9GFJCurzPkE2uSVJvXm69wKkEGPrakhg5syJMeW3AnwCuX2A-2Wf9e%7E4uxIC5pd2xQRuhX5HFliy3AJDDNw44p6k%7EDvVKzmRi%7E6yZ6iRBjvYtlr6uu5C57RT6J0EwS%7E871iXBrjSP5-PoRQwdQfvhoGxxc8KizlaDjevup702q1ZyNt9RTUEJdyoIHM0nWHt4OFVHxJtcGULJ5UkyxK0cMEUyAC5Hk2AW5topgt0kMqXMiIw__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 5b2f009a8f176193e054f7079a538712 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clare 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 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. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource St Canaoi's Well Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Noel Frawley Clare Kilkee St Canaoi St Canaoi's Well Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clare 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. Mochulla's Holy Well 2 Townland, County, GPS Tulla, Tulla County Clare. 3 Physical description of well and its surroundings The well is located to the right of the old Boy's School near the Hill of Tulla (Tulla Graveyard). There are steps that lead down to the well. A celtic cross is located at the top of the well wall. There is a stone in front of the well that bears the marks of St. Mochulla's knee. 4 Cure The well water is supposed to have a curative power for sore eyes. 5 Pattern day 23 March and 23 June. Visits to the well took place on these days. 6 Offerings Rosary beads are often left nearby. 9 Publications Tulla Reaching Out Publication "Reflections from Home and Abroad" 2016. St. Mochulla, Patron Saint of Tulla by Sr. Eileen Callinan. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource St. Mochulla's Holy Well Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Jane Halloran Ryan Celtic Cross Clare cure June 23 March 23 Rosary beads St Mochulla St Mochulla's Holy Well Tulla Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clare 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. Colman Mac Duagh’s Blessed Well 2 Townland, County, GPS Teernea, Co. Clare 3 Physical description of well and its surroundings The site is currently very overgrown. Locals recently added trees and a dry-stone wall enclosure surrounding the spring with an opening to the well. There is a stone ledge over the spring were offerings are left. 4 Cure The well can cure sore eyes and head ailments. 5 Pattern day The well does not have an annual gathering now, but the Saint has a feast day on October 29. 6 Offerings Offerings include cigarette lighters, rosaries, horseshoes, stones, and religious figurines. 7 Prayer rounds and stations Prayer rounds are done on Sundays. 9 Publications Houlihan, Michael. 2015. The Holy Wells of County Clare. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource St. Colman MacDuagh Clare Colman MacDuagh horseshoes Keelhilla lighters October 29 religious figurines Rosaries stones Teernea Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clare 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 Saint Senan’s Blessed Well 2 Townland, County, GPS Molougha, Co. Clare 3 Physical description of well and its surroundings Northeast of the well and east of the local graveyard is a cairn of stones. 4 Cure The well can help cure sore eyes and in the past it was a cure against bots, a parasite infestation of horses. 5 Pattern day The Saint’s feast day is March 8th, but the well does not have its own pattern day. 6 Offerings Offerings include religious figurines and floral arrangements. 7 Prayer rounds and stations For prayer rounds, people walk east along the shore of Senan’s Lough until they return to the well. 9 Publications Houlihan, Michael. 2015. The Holy Wells of County Clare. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource St. Senan Clare Senan Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clare 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 Saint Mochulla’s Blessed Well 2 Townland, County, GPS Tulla, Co. Clare 3 Physical description of well and its surroundings The well is marked by a large pine tree. Cut-stone steps lead down to the spring that still contains fresh water. There is a modern Celtic cross on the wall above. 4 Cure This well can heal eyes 9 Publications The Holy Wells of County Clare. 2015 http://www.clarelibrary.ie/eolas/coclare/folklore/folklore_survey/chapter14.htm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource St. Mochulla Clare eye cure St. Mochulla Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clare 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 Saint Colman Mac Duagh’s Blessed Well 2 Townland, County, GPS Keelhilla, Co. Clare 3 Physical description of well and its surroundings The well during an earlier time was surrounded by ferns and greenness until the trees were cut down and the ecosystem changed the climate in the area surrounding the well. The well area itself is still surrounded by trees, but the larger area has been cut down. There are ruined walls from a 7th-century oratory. The Saint’s "Bed" is a limestone cave higher above and behind the well. The site has a bullaun stone covered in moss. The well has a rag tree that is visited by tourists. It is not an original part of the well site (see Houlihan, 2015). 5 Pattern day Colman’s feast day is celebrated on October 29th. 6 Offerings Tourists leave offerings on the rag tree. 9 Publications Houlihan, Michael. 2015. The Holy Wells of County Clare. Westropp: http://www.clarelibrary.ie/eolas/coclare/folklore/folklore_survey/chapter14.htm O’Donovan, J. and Curry E. 1839. ‘The Ordnance Survey Letters of Co Clare’, http://www.clarelibrary.ie/eolas/coclare/history/osl/oughtmama3_masduachs_well.htm. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource St Colman's well Clare Colman MacDuagh Keelhilla Mac Duagh’s Blessed Well October 29 rag tree votives Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clare 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 Saint Anastasia's Blessed Well 2 Townland, County, GPS Tullygarvan, Co. Clare 3 Physical description of well and its surroundings Houlihan states that the well is, "about four kilometres south of Lahinch and east of the Lahinch-Milltown Malbay N67 road. [...] It is located in a sheltered hollow [and] is surrounded by a wall. The spring has crystal clear waters and is protected by a flagstone roof" (Houlihan 2015: 103). 4 Cure Houlihan states, "The well retains a reputation for cures for many ailments. [...] if worried, you bring your cares here, pray and await a response. I met one individual who believes that a cure for a serious illness was greatly facilitated by the holy well saint" (Houlihan 2015: 104) 5 Pattern day Annual Mass is celebrated every July and on Christmas Eve night people put candles around the well and pray. This is probably in associated with Saint Anastasia's feastday on December 25. 9 Publications Houlihan, Michael. 2015. The Holy Wells of County Clare. Castleisland, Co. Kerry: Walsh Colour Print. 10 More People often take bottles and fill them with well water to take home. 8 Stories St. Anastasia is a 6th century martyr saint venerated predominantly by Eastern Orthodox communities and her relics are in her cathedral at Zadar, Croatia (Houlihan, 2015:103). Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource St. Anastasia's Well Christmas Eve Clare St. Anastasia worry https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25126/archive/files/6a59341a02f0688aec1dff6dfbf060fd.jpg?Expires=1779926400&Signature=NEmotX9mnaEOID%7Ef6456MwvYi3Cp6bvO0pdOGnkLJJxBRamskwPgq%7EO1RqRRIkPNPrNNVTa9k80IL5CXF6iDfDa4L-%7EHSEwWa4Ra%7EDYRO-7pxjj82NSXP8jmQEO7mVVtjWlwsyGLpPOVoegHNl7eaw2MXnKGO8Wq0OjM9dbmaxM8xs4jELIt5C%7Er5LqimVT10UUdvXsVe0hno53pCIxyCYeHJZ5DAlLckhG2yrObk9xbdH7De14V5c49zhbox7QmLG4FIin7eds0cBMMG9ni24KQJ2GjoKlmfYOzkDPGlOnRMIfHSRc9jwqYhtZ%7EmvRTTQmZqhDFgWh4z1vL6du8Ow__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 2f964cb2c355453dc6fe8973a9910ce3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clare 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 Saint Senan's Blessed Well 2 Townland, County, GPS Molougha, Co. Clare 3 Physical description of well and its surroundings "The holy well is a part of a larger sacred landscape that begins with a cairn of stones northeast of the well (Senan's Altar) and directly east of the local graveyard [...] It includes a mound, trees, and an important birthstone (Leacht Sheanáin),where the rounds continue." (Houlihan 2015: 110). 4 Cure "The well is said to help sore eyes and to have offered a remedy against bots, a parasitic infestation in horses, in the past" (Houlihan 2015: 110). 5 Pattern day The well is visited on the saint's feast day, March 8th. 7 Prayer rounds and stations The rounds go around the graveyard, mound, and birthstone in the area of the well. 8 Stories A lake in the area was supposedly miraculously created by Saint Senan. 9 Publications Houlihan, Michael. 2015. The Holy Wells of County Clare. Castleisland, Co. Kerry: Walsh Colour Print. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource St. Senan's Well 8 March birthstone Clare horse cure horseshoe Senan Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clare 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 of Inghean Bhaoith 2 Townland, County, GPS South Commons, Co. Clare 3 Physical description of well and its surroundings "Reaching Killinaboy on the R476 road from Corofin, turn right at the T-junction onto local road I 1112, signposted for Boston. Take the first minor road on the right and then left at the fork. A farm track on the left after 300-400 metres, leading to a gate indicates the location. [...] The well here is very simple, being a dry-stone wall piled around a hollow..." (Houlihan 2015: 111). 4 Cure It has a cure for warts (Houlihan 2015: 112). 5 Pattern day The pattern day is 29th of December. 9 Publications Houlihan, Michael. 2015. The Holy Wells of County Clare. Castleisland, Co. Kerry: Walsh Colour Print. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Inghean Bhaoith's Well 29 December Clare Inghean Bhaoith Warts Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clare 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. Martin's Blessed Well 2 Townland, County, GPS Ballynacally, Co. Clare 3 Physical description of well and its surroundings Houlihan states that the well "sits tight between a small rock face and the fast flowing Ballynacally Creek. The low cliff wall here has been utilised for the placement of statues and candles, with a small Lourdes grotto at the lower end of the site. There are also separate niches for the BVM and to the Child of Prague. The well has two openings -- one for blessings after prayers and a second generally used to collect water for home use" (Houlihan 2015: 121). 5 Pattern day 11 November, St. Martin's feast day 8 Stories "[11 November], sometimes called Martinmas, was once held in high regard across Europe, with a custom of killing an animal or bird and sprinkling some of its blood on or around the homestead as protection for the coming year. This tradition was maintained until modern times in west Clare" (Houlihan 2-15: 122). "A feature of the Ballynacally blessed wellpractive is night visitation when the walls and grottos are festooned with lighted candles" (Houlihan 2015: 122). 9 Publications Houlihan, Michael. 2015. The Holy Wells of County Clare. Castleisland, Co. Kerry: Walsh Colour Print. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource St. Martin Clare Martinmas St. Martin Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clare 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 Saint Margaret's Well 2 Townland, County, GPS Ballinagun East, Kilmacduane, Co. Clare 3 Physical description of well and its surroundings The well is marked by a small, blue structure that looks like a small church with a cross on top. Next to it is a larger, blue, celtic cross. 9 Publications Houlihan, Michael. The Holy Wells of County Clare. 2015. Castleisland, Co. Kerry: Walsh Colour Print. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource St. Margaret's Well Clare St. Margaret Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clare 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 2 Townland, County, GPS Inis Cealtra, Co. Clare 3 Physical description of well and its surroundings The well is surrounded by a ring of low, rough hewn rocks. "It lies to the S.E. of St. Mary's church, close to the shore" (Houlihan 2015: 69). 9 Publications Houlihan, Michael. The Holy Wells of County Clare. 2015. Castleisland, Co. Kerry: Walsh Colour Print. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our Lady's Well Clare Our Lady Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clare 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 Saint Michael's Well 2 Townland, County, GPS Kilmihil, Co. Clare 3 Physical description of well and its surroundings The well is in the middle of a town and next to it is a yellow building with a large, glass case on top. Inside the case is a statue of an angel (Houlihan 2015: 91). 9 Publications Houlihan, Michael. The Holy Wells of County Clare. 2015. Castleisland, Co. Kerry: Walsh Colour Print. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource St. Michael's Clare Michael Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clare 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 Saint Fachtna's Well 2 Townland, County, GPS Termon, Carran, Co. Clare 3 Physical description of well and its surroundings The well is in a rocky pasture marked by a small stack of rough cut stones, 9 Publications Houlihan, Michael. The Holy Wells of County Clare. 2015. Castleisland, Co. Kerry: Walsh Colour Print. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource St. Fachtna's Well Clare Fachtna Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clare 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 Saint Inghean Bhaoith's Well 2 Townland, County, GPS Killinaboy, Co. Clare 3 Physical description of well and its surroundings The well has an associated ash tree with a small altar to display saint figurines. Under the tree, the well is covered by a small, white roof on top of rough hewn stones (Houlihan 2015: 97). 9 Publications Houlihan, Michael. The Holy Wells of County Clare. 2015. Castleisland, Co. Kerry: Walsh Colour Print. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource St. Inghean Bhaoith's Well Clare Inghean Bhaoith Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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 Friar's Well 2 Townland, County, GPS The well is located on Carrig Island in Kerry County 3 Physical description of well and its surroundings The well is at the site of an abandoned friary likely from the 13th century. The building is in ruins and the well is currently inaccessible. It is believed that there are stone lining and steps down to the subterranean well. 6 Offerings The well is secluded and abandoned on an island. Access is limited and no offerings are given. 8 Stories Ther well was thought to have some corredpondence with that of St. Senan on Scattery Island, which lies literally opposite off the Clare Coast (Clarke, 2020: https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/2020/02/21/st-senan-friends/) 9 Publications Amanda Clarke, 2020, https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/2020/02/21/st-senan-friends/ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friar's Well Clare Friar Kerry Scattery Senan