What is recorded here

Bullaunancheathrairaluinn is a holy well seven metres southeast of Teampall na Ceathrair Álainn in County Galway. Its oval rock basin, bordered by drystone and opening north, still holds modern offerings. People have long believed this small water holds grace, linking human longing to the ancient church beside it.

Some 7m SE of Teampall na Ceathrair Álainn (GA110-086001-). Known locally as Bullán na Ceathrair Álainn, it consists of a natural basin in the rock delimited by a drystone wall, oval in plan (0.85m by 0.45m), opening towards N. Numerous modern offerings are visible. (O'Flanagan 1927a, Vol. 3, 371; Westropp 1895, 261; Robinson 1980) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. I - West Galway'. Compiled by Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). Date of upload: 05 August 2010

Linked to Saint Fillan (Ceathair Álainn), the well is associated with healing traditions, particularly for eye ailments. The name "Bullaun" suggests the use of a stone basin for ritual water collection, a common feature in early Christian pilgrimage sites.

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