Abbey Well

In NW suburbs of Tuam town (GA029-199----), 100m NNE of the 'Abbey of the Holy Trinity' (GA029-178----); formerly in level marshy grassland but now surrounded by a housing estate. Well-preserved spring well defined by a circular cemented limestone wall, capped by a series of limestone blocks and opening out to S. Access is gained via a series of steps. It may have been associated with the abbey. Another possible holy well (GA029-175----) lies 160m to NNE. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. II - North Galway'. Compiled by Olive Alcock, Kathy de hÓra and Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). Date of upload: 05 August 2010

Linked to the nearby Abbey of the Holy Trinity, the well is traditionally associated with Saint Jarlath, the 6th-century founder of the monastery in Tuam. Locally, it was visited for cures related to skin ailments and general well-being, with pilgrims often leaving coins or small offerings at the site.