1 35 16 https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25126/archive/files/ee7b31e5b0eb6935dc8c6befb87fe642.jpg?Expires=1779926400&Signature=YGul1k2CMg90BRgKqN6UfM1D9Tt-DYbD--nXGjD7EeKF1KGBu0IGzPqH10WZXPM1kTyOyuAYjie1WsBpHwNqCidCglxc6dgT1ZIkti%7ECfZFUFv0tasJlfpYKI-qTICNKDhM7AtMJzSsqSExaWny-B-udC2VKo4XALs8QFbqiIuYybGi1CpTcEvGumJMhyFbTyQSmB9wOneXZOYBFqfhcWZKRntBQgIklfqh-x-gMi4FDRedoaUypRaYNiCnqXlKBVSdcBpzuCbXBXk8B8kVuIOyoCGA7-u4ukrm0x7aCo9wZfPewWcOw%7Euz2XWgZdxdmNzonTb6ZBXJRiTylfdcCEg__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 591e8c32a713495590041b50bb06e398 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 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. Ciaran's Holy Well - Tobar Ciaran 2 Townland, County, GPS Kilmacteigue, County Sligo 3 Physical description of well and its surroundings The holy well is accessed via a lane beyond what was formerly Saint Attracta's school, there are signposts to guide the visitor towards the well. The well is situated amongst the roots of an Ash tree and a visitor may still access the waters through reaching down into the well. The location of the well is a rural one in a heavily wooded area which has recently become overgrown. There is a wooden bench that faces the well and there is a plaque which recites a prayer to Saint Ciaran. 5 Pattern day 9th September 6 Offerings There are a number of small offerings at the well - including rags, rosary beads, laminated images of saints attached to branches of the trees and small saint badges pinned into the bark of the ash tree above the well. 8 Stories Up until recent times the well was used in masses, when the congregation would follow the blessed sacrament which was transported from the church to the well. The nearby School Well, or Lieutenant's Well was established by British Soldiers stationed in the locality who refused to use the waters at St. Ciaran'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 Tobar Ciaran Ash Tree Ciaran rags Rosaries saint badges Sligo 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 Offaly 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. Manchan's Holy Well 2 Townland, County, GPS Lemanaghan, County Offaly 3 Physical description of well and its surroundings The Well is along the Togher, to the right of Lemanaghan Church. There is a small stone wall surrounding the well, a large bullaun stone, and multiple trees, some of which have clooties tied to them. The well itself is a hole in the ground with stone steps leading toward the base. After the well's renovation in the 1930s 4 upright headstones were discovered, and they are now housed in the visitor center. The most prominent tree is a misshapen ash, with multiple clooties and rags tied to it and even some rosaries. 4 Cure It is said to cure nearly every ailment but is especially effective against neuralgia, cancer, and warts. To receive the healing powers of the well one must apply the water to the afflicted part of their body and then walk around the well three times, often leaving a votive as thanks afterwards. 5 Pattern day January 24th 6 Offerings The bottom of the well is littered with coins and on the ash tree nearby, people leave all sorts of objects from rosaries and rags to stuffed animals and pictures of themselves or loved ones. 7 Prayer rounds and stations The sick come on St. Manchans feast day to make their rounds. 9 Publications http://www.megalithicireland.com/index.html https://pilgrimagemedievalireland.com/tag/st-manchans-holy-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 St. Manchan's Holy Well bullaun cancer clootie neuralgia Offaly rags Rosaries St. Manchan Warts https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25126/archive/files/d6b5724d376ce23a56d7dfbcc6c69793.jpeg?Expires=1779926400&Signature=URAm8eYfyr05f8a1I-rFtwE96ZfHaTC6yoTaVSz3AoIlvJRlh3NMqoXVKy6MftPF4jokLCbGG-JRAJWfmHHQVKR01kyzBYngMya75pKNp9YGg7JM4tq4SIwkIkKYcMTqe3HigNUQDol-p7lZYXZ00hM%7EVXsVOQ4q-k1tpx0l2U-P00hiVrzgbUS5kQu%7EbJCW6A4mD94yD4yz7DRa9BPiS64bM-2Xj4X6F4RgueaTFdZ68a0PHVMNkVMEOe8BVnM13uH63J4Gu4pZys3pYrzl18B-4akaOW7jlgWNz2XUwGTpNfcLVlJXVgLqYjW7McEYQ8VmbL-XN6j204C4Rxg99A__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM eb8d297544b035f9e8739d58b93eb795 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 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 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/ 10 More The photo is courtesy of Medieval Pilgrimages Ireland (2012), accessed 7 April 2021. 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. Declan's Well 24 July eyes limbs rags skin 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 Colman Mac Duagh"s Blessed Well 2 Townland, County, GPS Keelhilla, Co. Clare 3 Physical description of well and its surroundings It's under the Eagle's Rock cliffs in Burren National Park. It used to be surrounded by trees that have since been cut down. It's north-east of two other altars for the saint in the same area. 5 Pattern day While there may be celebrations on 3 February, there are definitely local celebrations on 29 October, the saint's feast day. 6 Offerings According to Houlihan, "There is a small tree besides the well that contains rags or clooties, which is getting more crowded with paraphernalia from each visiting busload of tourists. Locals attest that this is not an original custom here as the well did not traditionally have a rag tree" (Houlihan 2015, 120). 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. Colman Mac Duagh"s Blessed Well 29 October Co. Clare rags St. Colman Mac Duagh 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 John’s Well 2 Townland, County, GPS Mornington, Meath 3 Physical description of well and its surroundings The well “is located in the Glen. The well is situated in the woodlands near Glen House. In the 1940s the lands on which the well was situated was held by William Tuite… today the well is dry but the stone surrounds are still preserved in a steep sided bank” (French 2012: 55-56). 6 Offerings "St Johns Well was once the centre of an annual pilgrimage. Pilgrims used to leave items behind at the well tied to branches of the overhanging trees. Rags, handkerchiefs and pieces of cloth were left as tokens of gratitude – or more often expectancy. By 1942 this custom and the pilgrimage itself had since died out” (French 2012: 55-56) 9 Publications French, Noel. 2012. Meath Holy Wells. Trim: Meath Heritage Centre. 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. John's Well Meath rags St. John 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 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 Doon Well 2 Townland, County, GPS Termon, Co. Donegal 3 Physical description of well and its surroundings The well is very accessible and wheelchair friendly. Placed in a small garden beside a private home, the owners voluntarily serve as the well's primary caretakers. The well itself is behind two small wooden doors on which is posted a plaque outlining which prayers should be recited to obtain its curative properties. 4 Cure The well is believed to have the ability to cure a variety of illnesses. 5 Pattern day On both New Year's Eve and May Eve, large vigils are held. 6 Offerings There are two small trees that are covered with items owned by those who have prayed on the site for a cure or a release from present trouble. Anything from rosary beads, to rags, to teddy bears may be found. 7 Prayer rounds and stations “Repeat Our Father and Hail Mary five times And apostles creed for your intention Repeat same for each bottle of water Our Father and Hail Mary for Father O’Friel who found it Our Father and Hail Mary for Father Gallagher who blessed it Our Father and Hail Mary for the person who put the shelter around it N.B These prayers must be recited with bared feet.” https://voicesfromthedawn.com/doon-rock-and-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 Doon Well Co. Donegal Doon well May Eve New Year's Eve rags Rosary beads Termon https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25126/archive/files/aa26ed24fc178a79c21d32278202601c.pdf?Expires=1779926400&Signature=atpQUC2gFPaaddh3PYZ3PwO8WP4M7Jssla7buOXE6syEuVPDv%7EcxXKuuRw40mXAJNzYadvZdjcRin98Ay2ashycx96S4A-AdMNICNJ4EDUVBcTH7e5KwM5dQb0Yapf0u-VUyBv%7E5J7CzNnot8RnHP28TJ20BRQnCRAs3p9Zww2vE-7fuRuNPcSThl8xjxSdWvzNNyJz4Ydmbyhrft0btAL4u8SJW2zw7dzjnUJSyNKLOo4qU9vrqai%7E%7Eljoxb421oPbf1o5waxzs9ozPQO5hu2zA8hr%7Era0NsXRSIZZBGlZZgkg4tWOQsvoRObsoeFiz7tKpUMOeUA8fne68kgT4Lw__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 15592bc12aa69eab90e56b2850db22a2 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 Mughain’s Well/Smith’s Well, Sherkin Island 2 Townland, County, GPS Kilmoon, Co. Cork 3 Physical description of well and its surroundings quite overgrown now 4 Cure general 5 Pattern day December 15 6 Offerings rosary bead, flowers, pieces of rag 8 Stories If a bird is heard singing when any person suffering from a disease is praying there, it is considered a very good sign of being cured. It is said the old well takes its name (Tobar na Gabha – well of the blacksmith) from an old smith who was supposed to live nearby in former times. (Clarke) 9 Publications Clarke, Amanda. "Gazetteer." Holy Wells of Cork. Accessed November 31, 2018. https://holywellsofcork.com/gazeteer/. 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 Mughain’s well Co. Kerry December 15 Kilmoon rags Rosary beads St Mughain St. Mughain 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 Tipperary 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 Lady's Well 2 Townland, County, GPS Mallauns, Tipperary OS 41 15 6 3 Physical description of well and its surroundings "Situated on a gentle West-facing slope, this well flows West into Drish River. The precise location is difficult to ascertain as a pump-house, water tank and well with concrete lining have been constructed at this location" (Farrelly & O’Brien 277). 5 Pattern day “The holy well was the focus of a pattern on the feast of the Assumption on 15th August, the men visiting the well in the morning and the women in the evening. A stone, formerly placed at the right-hand side of the gate entering Lady's Well from the Mill Road, was usually struck three times in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit” (Farrelly & O’Brien 277). 6 Offerings “Coins were thrown into the well and rags were hung on a nearby bush” (Farrelly & O’Brien 277). 8 Stories Visiting this well was less common after 1848 because a company of soldiers were stationed nearby (Farrelly & O’Brien 277). 9 Publications Farrelly, Jean and Caimin O’Brien. Archaeological Inventory of County Tipperary -North Tipperary. Vol 1. PP 273- 278. 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 Lady's Well, Mallauns August 15 Coins Lady's Well Mallauns rags Tipperary https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25126/archive/files/37a685479fdd329decf15b83af2970d2.png?Expires=1779926400&Signature=NOaV9vSKfOb1QNG8hy1rwvmbsY0po1n8pn4iO9hT979n5fenk-a3dP5%7EtK2UPOu4sjpIWFWthqbt9%7EEHEKNOcc23vs1297g36ei1BV4eyhOo27EK2gn2TUCScvO6Kfo5PUr7E95lrAGKn1Gmqj%7EdRwKtvSZrKmY%7EDf%7E81amxkLKnqLCsHjyjepP1jEvFIihoYG5cBicDrFXMZU2IxMrLbcywtN%7E6H-nhedRBK1hwJTRsebC3K3qyEiuZf6JchVNWcHBA1fvO5fGGO%7EgUEuWSCgGesqvMnp9j2hzenfWpJcQldgF8KNtZ4AEepCNLnlZ7nE8v85p7UGWixH9TTipUCw__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 909cca6ea0f97d2dbff5b3319d7b1036 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 1 Name of well and saint St Cuan’s well 2 Townland, County, GPS St Cuan’s Well is located in Cornamucklagh, Co. Galway. GPS: 53.245442, -8.185548 3 Physical description of well and its surroundings The well is in the middle of a grassy field and circled by a low wall built up by stones. In the wall there is a small opening which allows access to the well water. Inside the well are small steps which lead to the head of the spring. Around the site there is a large drainage ditch. 4 Cure The well is known for its general curative properties. 5 Pattern day St Cuan’s Day is the 15th of October and people celebrate it by doing stations for various intentions such as wanting a cure for an illness or ailment. The priest of the nearby parish recites the rosary there annually. 6 Offerings There used to be a rag tree on the edge of the well, but after it fell people no longer left offerings. 8 Stories During the penal times, people visiting the well would use the surrounding ditch as a footpath whenever it snowed in order to avoid leaving footprints across the field (see Megalithomania). 9 Publications Carty, Margaret, “Cluain Braec School’s Collection,” Vol. 0044, pg. 99-102. DUCHAS Archives, https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbes/4583282/4576254 FourWinds, Tom, “St Cuan’s Well,” Megalithomania, Aug, pg. 29, 2004. http://www.megalithomania.com/show/site/1329/st_cuans_well_holy_well.htm Photo by Tim FourWinds 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 Cuan's Well Cornamucklagh Galway October 15 rag tree rags St Cuan’s Well https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25126/archive/files/40c3097d52412627825f0cac0232e4d0.jpg?Expires=1779926400&Signature=ORqRthUJVzAy58MTGmloQBZ1%7E4j3xe2mhCEApP6fJD-77DeQ5XO-1Wg4V8Em3Yid27Cg8auHi%7EtdopY8gj05MGzHvxAP6xoBjw%7EvG-1NHlKeSqNV2SxrOhfY4BqJntGUuwAEE6e4nl0hCJVRwz5s4Amx7pcOXlEStyxwqLqq7D5RbknBxdns%7EMmtCp5DjBeMmcoaQvGLjL7mrBWfzBVQFO8Hh8af3hqtyoqZvqyCT5uC9pxaAW7IJxU8Mu77qaKb-lbKZ0FDAv070ZzeiTxapCTPmwAFT8IpmCY8OrEAzhUD6enII6AsxZRWjVSZMsnZX6x5-41b%7ERLQoubmmOuvOw__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 276ccb2e9c23acf3c0a3ffe86b88fde2 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 1 Name of well and saint St Anne’s holy well 2 Townland, County, GPS St Anne’s holy well is in the townland of Booleynanollagh (also referred to as Aughanass, sometimes spelled Ahanass) in the county Galway. 3 Physical description of well and its surroundings Located near a stream, St Anne’s holy well is sunken into the ground, with stone steps leading to the entrance to provide access. Positioned at the head of the well is a wooden shrine to St Anne which also contains a painted statue of St Anne. Near the well there is also a children’s burial ground marked by a large, white cross. 4 Cure The well is known for curing illnesses, primarily sore eyes. 6 Offerings The most common votive offering left at St Anne’s holy well are rages tied to nearby bushes. 9 Publications “St Anne’s Holy Well.” Woodford Galway. http://www.woodfordgalway.com/index.php/holy-well-menu-item-2 Cunniffe, Christy. “St Anne’s Well.” Galway Community Archaeology. Last modified June 26, 2016. https://field-monuments.galwaycommunityheritage.org/content/archaeology/holy-wells/st-annes-well Photo by Christy Cunniffe 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 Anne’s Holy Well Ahanass Aughanass Booleynanollagh eyes Galway rags sore eyes St Anne St Anne’s Holy Well https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25126/archive/files/2e0f8a3d20afc57dfbe4fdb36b383c16.jpg?Expires=1779926400&Signature=ULa-isneRuOsvHGQYivjf%7EivdcVVVUGXxsKDAJjL3Kg6qnaMIxe6BMWk2yd7GXDHAGvTmTqbDvVmFfS-2zvUcwf7WUdRHETdvSf7DaUpsAbykZUCHc9TjptNL6lGVR5wJfp0lEr7DVSyR4jIMi99vRNgfTt6uE0scwND%7EtEnT5XqehJIaJUTvp8GPpQzG4B3nmVrVStrry2hIinPXqVNKfuDi33awYMicdgvfWZQWLxTbMx3jXUZY40-xWn-e1ZocNplRJUJLSPH-CUzFYAo8J9GOP3Zb8Hd2mNhaKdxF%7EkjlA05KvN57nfvidMlGA7kTM8yIW2zSDumwHlhBdha2Q__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 042c74e7cb2cb917862a42f6afe7d452 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 Dublin 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 Grumley’s Well 2 Townland, County, GPS County Dublin, townland of Tiknock Latitude, Longitude: 53°15’47.59″N, 6°15’9.77″W 4 Cure It was a blessed well consulted for cures for general ailments, and rags were hung on the surrounding bushes. 9 Publications http://oldmooresalmanac.com/holy-wells-of-dublin/- Branigan, Gary. 2012. Ancient and Holy Wells of Dublin. Dublin: The History Press. See pp.122-123. 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 Grumley's Well Dublin Grumley's Well rags Tiknock https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25126/archive/files/611e4a49c431c315036dde0ce5c73927.png?Expires=1779926400&Signature=oUDayfMAU1FsVQSHcu0FDU8-lxCqi6IwmjrQBIG3CZRd9TVqz7qB1sC-WN2EjblkzwnM7UtewSElua3M7pRFZLOGtq4X9tXvHxWFOlyOTP6iHo3oSe4HuALaKS%7EomU0NNGy0kNg3NulH1T68q-1jNLdeFoGrx2Jka20XcLDwk6lwcrDLMvquDayNKXDU5PDlkl9DReDWItvYEXfqDnqCUCmuc7MzVTiXNwnK3f4DI4r2T68kheS9P%7E59V92YqsP4-0OKziqs1RFjtSqe2S9ZvbaHERLBTllk28kXUAc8A%7EFbzoE6W7RbIGRR3UG2ugPzhTzVJZzzZcxXgBhS-X46tA__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 7537140dafc11109773eadc766fffe31 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 Dublin 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 Chink Well 2 Townland, County, GPS County Dublin, towland of Quay 4 Cure Chink Well was resorted to for the cure of whooping cough, previously known as chin cough 6 Offerings Pieces of bread were left as offerings, and it was necessary to visit the well before sunrise to obtain the cure but only deemed successful if the bread was witnessed floating out to sea at the next high tide. Also, buttons and rags (Branigan, 2012:46). 9 Publications http://oldmooresalmanac.com/holy-wells-of-dublin/- Gary Branigan also in print: Ancient and Holy Wells of Dublin. 2012> Dublin: History Press. 3 Physical description of well and its surroundings Located in a small dark sea cave on the shoreline south of Tower Bay on the peninsula of Portrane (Branigan, 2012:46). Accessible only at low tide as Branigan notes that the cave is inundated at high tide twice a day. 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 Chink Well bread bread votives buttons Chink Well Dublin Quay rags whooping cough https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25126/archive/files/bc8e579ce701dde1dcaa6704c15069d1.jpg?Expires=1779926400&Signature=lUCLvqZIz4mVHBNiw7hvcRnBzgv29F4o4lHtbmYkrMH0gWLXZ3ugDSXsTgngFhWInblaPj2bO4nqLsjLIlhPIxeMmAqYtgGeqGLhdPxwGIXa47Tv0zEVyXQpJk%7EuXJlvH%7EmPm0FeajXHk7CudlBSdUOW4y5WnjqkVBJIhghd695iQB8Vdti52cYNSNQ6LYq5attKogjmwahordcJZUTV4KQ9QdKoNqjrbYEMuBFCiDsShzNF04yYxJH-1hXakLZbMM7BoMET16E5b8wOnkfVfsEqYlu6YBQRt1AI1cjwju7jLdfr5FsOtyhAFU1U9rvSq-n-nKY4aOMbi95T3Rgy1g__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 10b83d9cd0ca5575a9869ceb148b8fc4 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 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 Barrahane’s Well 2 Townland, County, GPS Castlehaven, Cork 3 Physical description of well and its surroundings Beside a stream in lush vegetation. Well access via a small bridge and gate. Well is lined and roofed with stones. A vibrant orange buoy marks it. (https://holywellsofcork.com/2016/04/18/st-barrahane-st-bridget/ by Amanda Clark) 4 Cure eyes, stomach 5 Pattern day 3rd December 6 Offerings "Offerings dangle from the surrounding bushes – rosaries, hankies, ribbons, tinsel and a pile of rusty coins." (https://holywellsofcork.com/2016/04/18/st-barrahane-st-bridget/ by Amanda Clark) 9 Publications https://holywellsofcork.com/2016/04/18/st-barrahane-st-bridget/ by Amanda Clark Photograph by Amanda Clark Power, Denis et al. Archeological Inventory of Count Cork Volume 1: West Cork. Dublin: The Stationery Office, 1994. PDF. 26 OCT. 2018. 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. Barrahane Castlehaven Coins Cork December 3 eyes rags ribbons Rosaries St Barrahane’s Well stomach tinsel https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25126/archive/files/d69673d1232f48af29c26e79b76236d0.jpg?Expires=1779926400&Signature=TRH0nXUHlhFRct3kNuXMgW7hazH8qW0rXgMQuVwaUZ4RRokBEMJcj3Is5IavjMdkk6H574oEO88fR8bOaav2TE8JkaIDCoOYhtYzvxleigLUjFbDb8yr9A3n4cxmcbjrAowF6s-RKfmYzMHRFq1vs20%7EJ9vMbvXDI33u5anMTKbvMDhUvoPFMobhF8lEehGFb1TcRX1ZqtnYKhhf02k9wjXWTkGDtoey1qP8C9lEMSbh6nfe6aSqNBpWFYWXkrOMzydx8VVkfRMWEU8hGYFKuLbjnsWZHNGMIcTe37g8RO6A1u2A-ywUYYl0JIYKmeYo72yKlPV8GeJFAlvYQVX31Q__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM a94c5b01ac10ef08485b700144524039 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 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. 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/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tamlyn McHugh Title A name given to the resource St Attracta's Well 15 August drinking water Glennawoo rags Rosary beads Sligo St Attracta https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25126/archive/files/2f4e343476926dfccdd3e1c8d2eb2645.jpg?Expires=1779926400&Signature=hEXAA2CEgtI3anP0hGl7QkF4Qjco--4NLwUMxb9SU1iiX3B37UQpRegIIj2JtbufJDBwsD9o-2tATFa%7E2tS37ma1rcneASzn%7EVCSEQdPgs2YpIVINQ%7EuwuuABSjSYDH%7EsfZqp8Ogxs0PDrdtT3I%7End07A-9Rjck14S4omT0RoGAC8Hk%7ESnOjMjK6XY87WZb84iJgyaOdcDXxtbJP4nPmVdmfS5qcFAeeFGrH5gkNz3hF8l3ujAwDKy7q3L%7E4DQA8FpJqG%7EgjfXj8zOmESKG1Da4fNz8ni-ldP4Oex5ctNXekYK26P0bet%7EeF8WRyzUSOq6MZgoUzwLRtWo54XI8wsA__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 845e5ff610680039e6ce15bc1d684bc9 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 Antrim 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 Olcan's Well 2 Townland, County, GPS Churchtown Point, Cranfield, Co. Antrim 3 Physical description of well and its surroundings On the shores of Lough Neagh, by 13th century church ruins, St. Olcan's "well" is more of a pond encircled by a low stone wall impoundment with steps for access. 4 Cure Well water was thought efficacious for safe delivery from childbirth, as were the gypsum crystals called "amber pebbles" that could be found in the well. These pebbles were placed in beverages to effect various cures and were reputed to have been swallowed by emigrants to protect themselves from drowning on ocean journeys. Both well water and the amber pebbles were thought to also protect homes from burning. After completing the rounds, well water cures were often obtained by dipping a rag into the well, rubbing the rag on the affected part of the body and then tying the rag to a nearby tree. The belief, common to holy wells in Ireland and elsewhere in the world, is that as the rag decayed, a cure would be received. Rounds were to be completed on three consecutive days at any point between May Eve and the 29th of June (St. Olcan's Day). 5 Pattern day The main season for visiting the well was between May Eve and St. Olcan's Day, the 29th of June. Mass is celebrated on the Sunday closest to that date. 6 Offerings Rags, rosaries and other votives are tied to overhanging trees. 7 Prayer rounds and stations The rounds entailed prayers first at the door of the ruined church, then seven circumambulations of the church ruin (counted with small stones dropped on each round), and seven circumambulations of the well (also counted with small stones). 8 Stories St. Olcan was supposed to be a contemporary of St. Patrick and is associated with the Dál Riata. By legend, he was buried near the site. 9 Publications https://youtu.be/JJ3Ik6Vm1rg 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. Olcan's, Cranfield, Co. Antrim Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource C Ray Antrim childbirth Churchtown Point Cranfield drowning June 29 Lough Neagh Olcan pebble rags rosary St Olcan https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25126/archive/files/9787c9a2babb49dbd2262a1ccae1ecad.jpg?Expires=1779926400&Signature=WRic7Xig-Qe7qUrQgbO7KhtsdrJYbIJyRg3MT2-UwDfcalT5JXVYXxJZu5NALyzZ-KLLK5gg4E0TMBfJcx%7EtmmtUICNE6TSnlqeRj3M-JIWskjovi%7E1Nf2e11gt-lauQqA%7EHVE79QzgTXuP2p5sFJ5UtTv3Qdb-stdEl3yOR8coLcwgkCHRvCm5RsV%7EceLiT1TK17rKRqhYi5W4CtGqoaYA28C17DpJiyiP7NoNsniUIWg9hwZiRxxiq1lr47FL0DcUHwG9Jprc8VmoFGZ%7EzCzoQdtVS65U80UUAlTyLQjQTFXIfQJuDydOZRdGVLYwjsfTRVW49mM782CuvVIkj8g__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM bf6e2e19b8a2cffd9835e61bd46f06f8 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 2 Townland, County, GPS The well is in the Old Graveyard in Kenmare town, Co Kerry. 3 Physical description of well and its surroundings This well is on the shore below the graveyard and is dedicated to the 7th century St Finian. 4 Cure The "cure" it has is for healing sore or infected eyes. A person puts some of the water on the affected eye or eyes and leaves it there for a certain amount of time and their eyes will be healed. 1 Name of well and saint Kenmare Graveyard Well, St Finian 6 Offerings Shells, rosary beads, rags, and small pebbles. A slate has been left on top of the well structure so that visitors may etch a cross in that rather than on the stones that form the impoundment/shelter. Latitude GPS Coordinates 51.52568, -9.33908 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. Finian's Well Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ellen Harrington cure eyes Finian Kenmare Kerry pebbles rags rosary shells shore slate St Finian