Holy Well

At Drumbess graveyard. Inside the perimeter at NE is a small circular area (int. diam.1.2m) enclosed by a low drystone wall (H 0.2m). This represents the site of the well which has been blocked up. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cavan' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1995). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 December 2008

Linked to an unidentified saint or local tradition, the Holy Well at Drumbess was likely associated with healing or protective rituals, as suggested by its placement within the graveyard. The small enclosed area indicates a site of veneration, though specific folklore or historical records remain undocumented.