Dublin Core
Title
St. Flannan's
Description of Well Item Type Metadata
1 Name of well and saint
Saint Flannan's Blessed Well
2 Townland, County, GPS
Drumanure, Co. Clare
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
Houlihan states that "The well site stands in a shaded quarter-acre site full of light and shade, with mature trees. [...] The holy well site has several features that include a stone that is said to show Saint Flannan's footprint, a fine ash tree locally known as 'The unusual tree' and a stone-lined hollow or 'bed', in which people lie for a cure of backache. Individual homemade shrines, fashioned from everyday household pieces, and containing images of saints, are attached to several trees at the site [...] The well is contained within a protective well house that is heavily ornamented with statues and religious gifts. A second water source for home supply is to the right" (Houlihan 2015: 115-116).
4 Cure
It is said to cure back problems if you lay in a hollow/bed on the site. It also cures headaches and arthritis.
5 Pattern day
Pilgrims visit on the saint's feast day, 18 December.
9 Publications
Houlihan, Michael. 2015. The Holy Wells of County Clare. Castleisland, Co. Kerry: Walsh Colour Print.
10 More
Mass takes place there every summer.