Dublin Core
Title
St. Cooey's Well
Description of Well Item Type Metadata
1 Name of well and saint
St. Cooey's Well
2 Townland, County, GPS
Portaferry, County Down
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
Based on a 7th century monastic site. The well has been restored by the local community in the 1970s. It has a thorn tree where ribbons are tied. Also three stations named Wash, Eyes, and Drink.
4 Cure
It is believed that drinking the water has healing properties.
6 Offerings
Ribbons are tied on the tree. Stones are also left at a stone table/shelter
9 Publications
There are several online reviews with information including
the local parish https://portaferryparish.com/churches/temple-cooey-wells
the local parish https://portaferryparish.com/churches/temple-cooey-wells
10 More
Beautiful quiet site on the coast. Accessible by steep steps and also a longer flat path.