1 35 4 https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25126/archive/files/3f4ca98b01839b9b0bd28c64543b275b.PNG?Expires=1782345600&Signature=eCR1OIbcGpzs%7EvEsT3dxfjKodmDKB6Gx6gNnHu2YXBgFHxQ3o3Kv0uE%7EURbtLEBEQ1GZcgpXlT20TJ0lihqhyvsV9bPyC8n9lYSUCTSGUD15sgSn2QgokclMnfy%7Ex7CcxsK4z23pyxmhvv3UX3hvQRD3RlGDWd5%7EJRoLc8WScSvVTbBSUJkaumSP7hgyb3UVC6aRroqk%7ELxyPHa845WPdXgR58Z1uDlUnyAgjX6F6XxZCpEo4LV4LeqojOMh2Pr1o9tRtuvs7d7KB3SPfmTwZ6pZPBNW3XOElK%7EA71O-VZ1b4Vw0FIK%7ExC%7EbBnlvmOvUlIBBVgjdpyr9eVVOv1jCLg__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM be915069b1ecb1a53a43a4d26a199145 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 Meath Subject The topic of the resource County Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. 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/. Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. St Dympna's Well, Kildalkey, Meath. Photograph by Joan Mullen, http://www.meathfieldnames.com/index.php/discoveries-of-note/14-archaeological-features. Title A name given to the resource St Dymphna St Dympna Kildalkey Meath St Dymphna St Dympna St Dympna'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 Meath 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 Dympna's Well 2 Townland, County, GPS Kildalkey, Meath 3 Physical description of well and its surroundings St Dympna's Well is easily identifiable within a field beside the grounds of an old church by its meter-high stone wall that encircles the well (French, 2012:71). A metal gate marks the entryway to the well, beside which a sign reads the name of the patron saint (see Mullen photograph). 4 Cure According to folk tradition people pilgrims may dip cloth into the well then tie around their head to alleviate headache pain. Toothaches may also be helped by simply drinking the water. People believe that the mere presence of the well in Kildalkey helps ward off illness (French, 2012:70). 5 Pattern day St Dympna is commemorated on May 15th, the feast day, and is when pilgrims visit to receive cures. In the 1860s and 1880s the well was thought to have dried up, yielding a case of the associated pattern day. Through the nineteen hundreds the well was neglected until 1999 when a local retirement association re-opened and revitalized the site (French, 2012:70). 8 Stories Folklore states that the well appeared after St Dympna cried with such vigor following runaway from her father, a pagan, that a well appeared at her feet. She is regarded as the "patroness of the nervous, emotionally disturbed and the mentally ill" and can be seen in stained glass depictions in churches throughout Ireland (French, 2012:71). 9 Publications http://www.meathfieldnames.com/index.php/discoveries-of-note/14-archaeological-features; Thunder, John M. 1886. The Holy Wells of Meath. The Journal of the Royal Historical and Archaeological Association of Ireland, Fourth Series, 7:68, pp. 657; French, Noel. 2012. Meath Holy Wells. pp. 69-71. 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. Dymphna's well headache Kildalkey May 15 Meath mental illness St Dymphna St Dympna St Dympna's Well https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25126/archive/files/933da9feef93b3f0e9e518a9d6914709.jpg?Expires=1782345600&Signature=VQjDgojWBU5hTgZ5TRX8CZizk7RgqbrGecgEnuAoSw1dvJXViQSncVj-ExHM%7EMtpZASiHk8EkZWJI15ugtNbYB0TxWuxHSvFvDtEmqYWnIXmJsmbMjCzzjadg3KLEGRuUwggc2xkpw9Y9XEEQ1h%7ENe6NzfjXx5qTqIZwIdmhfe3sQGUGZemIcyb0xn4XxfIzp8tKbehPxEsEUtGf9Vw505XrSunCZ0ubEfj0qmrKrsFTwAj%7ENr%7ENAGALfv0xHWGqd8QBgaRvVlWn4CgcdQxhAOp8xlI7fNkBAOzQVPvAVjuEXc76MqeVA-d2yGkjMVAnMzXDIJdulsn1XbIdAxMEhw__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 6e8d1cf7735699d72c7321a20be0ef0d 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 Monaghan 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 Dymphna 2 Townland, County, GPS Caldavnet, Co. Monaghan 3 Physical description of well and its surroundings In a pasture with stone enclosing structure topped with a decorative smithed sign of the site's name with metal shamrocks, a "Celtic cross" and a St Brigid's cross. Behind the well is a stone altar for outdoor masses and a stone surround with a niche for the saint's statue. 4 Cure All sicknesses, particularly nervous disorders and peace of mind for those who have endured abuse and incest. 5 Pattern day 15 May 7 Prayer rounds and stations One version of the many prayers to St Dymphna: O God, we humbly beseech you through your servant Saint Dymphna, who sealed with her blood the love she bore you, to grant relief to those who suffer from mental afflictions and nervous disorders, especially (mention the afflicted person). Saint Dymphna, helper of the mentally afflicted, pray for us. Saint Dymphna, comforter of the despondent, pray for us. Saint Dymphna, renowned for many miracles, please pray for us. Follow with one Our Father, one Hail Mary and one Glory Be. Intentions brought to St Dymphna's well were formerly brought for nine days in a row in a novena. 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 Dymphna Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource CRay abuse Caldavnet Celtic Cross incest Monaghan Nervous Disorder St Brigid's cross St Dympna St Dympna'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 Galway 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. Dympna's Well - Killeenadeema East, Loughrea, Co. Galway 1934 Survey 1a Galway 1934 Survey 1b Killeenadeema East 1934 Survey 3 Saint Dympna 1934 Survey 2 In a rural road beside a few houses. It is looked after locally and is visited regularly by locals and visitors 1934 Survey 5 Pilgrimage - see the following link from the Old School Records https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbes/4583354/4582269/4591995 1934 Survey 12 Material and other items 1934 Survey 13 Tied to the trees 1934 Survey 14 Yes 1 Name of well and saint St Dympna's Well 2 Townland, County, GPS Killeenadeema East, Loughrea, County Galway 3 Physical description of well and its surroundings In a rural road beside a few houses. It is looked after locally and is visited regularly by locals and visitors. 5 Pattern day Pilgrimage see the following link from the Old School records https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbes/4583354/4582269/4591995 6 Offerings Material and other items are tied to the trees 9 Publications https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbes/4583354/4582269/4591995 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 Dympna's Well Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pat Hynes Galway Killeenadeema East Loughrea St Dympna St Dympna's Well