Dublin Core
Title
Lough Avalla Farm Holy Well
Description of Well Item Type Metadata
1 Name of well and saint
Lough Avalla Farm Holy Well
2 Townland, County, GPS
Poulnalour, Killinaboy, Co. Clare, Ireland. Inside the Burren National Park
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
It is part of a 6km loop trail through the forest and national park.
4 Cure
The waters have the reputation for helping with diabetes if you drink the water in the presence of the well three times a day for two weeks or for six days in a row, depending on the source.
6 Offerings
Some people place a coin on the rock of the holy well. Visitors can tie a cloth to the tree that is above the well. Rubbing a red cloth against the part of your body that needs healing and tying it to the tree will heal you. Visitors can leave memorial cards for loved ones who have passed away.
8 Stories
The landowner provides hazelwood walking sticks for those who want to walk the loop. He also keeps his cattle away from the water so it is safe to drink.
9 Publications
Kirby, Tony. Burren & Aran Islands - a Walking Guide. Co. Cork, Ireland: The Collins Press, 2014.