St Ultan's Well

Dublin Core

Title

St Ultan's Well

Description of Well Item Type Metadata

1 Name of well and saint

St. Ultan's Well also known as "The Turas"

2 Townland, County, GPS

Culdaff Parish, Inishowen

3 Physical description of well and its surroundings

The well is located 80 yards from Falmore school. St. Ultan is the patron saint of Culdaff

4 Cure

People who go to the well have multiple complaints for their children who do not learn to walk at the usual age. In order to be cured, the child is taken and carried around the well, while at the same time another person can say the prayers. The sick person is to say the prayers but if he or she is not able to, any other person is allowed.

5 Pattern day

You are allowed to visit the well at any time, but it is important to visit on the first Monday of the quarter. Three consecutive visits of the quarters are required.

9 Publications

https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbes/4493784/4420055/4536591?ChapterID=4493784