Emlagh Well

In a SE-NW valley on the SW side of a stream. It was known as Toar an Imbligh or St Brocaidh's Well and stations were performed during the last two weeks in August in the 19th century (Connellan 1948-9, 142-3; Hayward 1955, 212). Brocaidh of Imleach was a putative nephew of St Patrick (Ó Riain 2011, 126-7). This is a rectangular well surrounded by concrete walls (ext. dims 2.55m E-W; 1.6m N-S) with a gate on the E side. There is no evidence of veneration, but Emlagh church site (RO027-034001-), the location of an early monastery, is c. 220m to the SSW. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010

Linked to St Brocaidh, the well was associated with pilgrimage and ritual activity, with stations performed in the last two weeks of August in the 19th century. The name "Toar an Imbligh" suggests a connection to winter or seasonal change in local tradition.