Dublin Core
Title
St. Mac Duagh's Well
Description of Well Item Type Metadata
1 Name of well and saint
Saint Mac Duagh's Blessed Well
2 Townland, County, GPS
Teernea, Co. Clare
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
Houlihan states that the well "lies at the northern end of Ruan parish. It is about half a kilometre off the road, on the right-hand side through a farm-gate immediately after Lough George as one travel NE on the local road towards Tubber." It is somewhat overgrown (Houlihan 2015: 107). "The well has a dry-stone surround, two small pools of water lie within and there is a stone ledge over the spring for offerings. A small chamber attaches to the right and the back of the well. There are crude standing stones circling the well [...] Two smooth river- or sea stones rest on top of the well, together with some religious objects" (Houlihan 2015: 108).
4 Cure
"The well holds a cure for sore-eyes and head ailments" (Houlihan 2015: 108).
6 Offerings
Houlihan noted that there were offerings of a cigarette lighter, a horseshoe, and rosaries at the well when he visited (Houlihan 2015: 108).
7 Prayer rounds and stations
Rounds are done on Sundays.
9 Publications
Houlihan, Michael. 2015. The Holy Wells of County Clare. Castleisland, Co. Kerry: Walsh Colour Print.
10 More
The well is locally known as Tobar Mac Dé.