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Dublin Core
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Title
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Sligo
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 Attracta’s Well
2 Townland, County, GPS
Glennawoo, Co. Sligo.
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
The spring well is c. 1.5m below ground level with stone steps leading down to it, revetted and surrounded by a large D-shaped cairn of stones. There is a cross, depicted in white marble, above the well. (Source Archaeological Survey of Ireland). Scenic setting close to a farm house. The well is enclosed within a small field surrounded by a stone wall. Very well cared for, grass is kept low and some planters are set up near the well. A cup is present for drinking the water.
4 Cure
Unknown
5 Pattern day
Formerly pilgrimage to the well took place on the last Sunday of July until August 15th. Mass is now celebrated at the well on August 15th every year.
6 Offerings
A small number of rosary beads and rags on a nearby hedge.
7 Prayer rounds and stations
No stations
8 Stories
Tradition has it that St Attracta killed a monster living in the glen at a place called Lug na Paiste or Hollow of the Beast. St Barbara, a companion of St Attracta, has a well dedicated to her which is situated close by.
9 Publications
No
10 More
This entry contributed by Tamlyn McHugh, please cite her as source.
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Creator
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Tamlyn McHugh
Title
A name given to the resource
St Attracta's Well
15 August
drinking water
Glennawoo
rags
Rosary beads
Sligo
St Attracta