St. Conlan's Well

1 Name of well and saint

St Conlan's Well

2 Townland, County, GPS

Youghala Village, Tipperary

3 Physical description of well and its surroundings

Situated in hillocky area on SE facing slope. This holy well is a natural spring which flows into an open pool. Though not marked on 6" OS 6-inch map a lane leads from the main track right up to the well. Maintained and still visited, the well is enclosed by hexagonal dry-stone walling (diam. c.1.3m; H c.1m) and covered by a flat slab of slate which has been partially cut to allow easy access to the water. Opening to SE and it is flanked on either side by walling terminating with boulders, with flag-stones flooring this entrance area. This walling continues to enclose the hillock for a further 2-3.5m on either side of the entrance.

4 Cure

Eyes

5 Pattern day

pattern day of the well is the 24th of July

9 Publications

http://www.duchas.ie/en/cbes/5162110/5155111/5168415
http://www.duchas.ie/en/cbes/5162110/5155109/5168413

Dublin Core

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