1 35 2 https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25126/archive/files/55cad44d0298fd855c4119e225f608bc.jpg?Expires=1779926400&Signature=WpOmf8CkWgIioQb5BH4VbvYx7F3yT9xF6YWKmFrxXM5Maq-k7SGlq4onOipfw7Zl%7E6YxQX25dHCjgkOHSqK0lZRYFkNFshvWLXb%7Elke9kRopDFlBHaYsWq5SetovTj9OWa9X7mw%7E-Yr%7ESAk5qZLukcFBDAzcHZDX2jqtPDZpHPe7DSrvZMqUxNDQNs4uM4fiGdumHpGhbL5I0hqPGNkHf9zZqSwO9pwRJ7PDXeS-FxKE5QfqbJQhgu4EFM1BkyhQjIFr6t8RETdManldCoTJr7C2jXg917K3va7QWGWZa%7EskgNISXN7S0j-MxRvRaBDl8FLJBbVRgTRhIKAZ0d3L6w__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 7c061a284f95349298581d7009a96032 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 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. 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. Moling's Well 17 June blindness Saturdays St. Moling votives https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25126/archive/files/25761cd747efc88c786f42b90879d964.jpg?Expires=1779926400&Signature=D7Bjv-jXNAVq4kO6sGquBCojvnVyx5cozqrVyJQ0jYgajlo7sur%7EEREIOBtUSieZR2TqJ0oXWcJuLwy1J6-33JY47O1qiYg8aoTFcQVMrA%7EoW154ZUIu-%7En%7Eesgp1r-VdDLESFGynTlDadxwIfOtplj2Am0it7P6JyWfqD5f2iGl4zlTlohZByvs-gRI4nsUNHsQpfUho55PLgFxDwDoTjWirviG8FvO9Yq5D2p-dHQ7gq2LAgaOFFJRkRY2NSRE6Q0IaCvswE-e3pMPfLlx%7EMXSwPcWWyRk7k2GuB%7EWBYBUF6SeYp%7Eg-%7E6NTM7C-jPo7Czk%7ER-qn0wy3lfvLjR%7EyA__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 36b1ba9eba70038b9ba0223e14459121 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 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 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 24 June 29 September 8 March blindness Saturdays St. Senan stone votives