HOLY WELL: FRIAR'S WELL in Donaghenry

The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as HOLY WELL: FRIAR'S WELL. Recorded period: UNCERTAIN. The official map point was placed at the centre of the recorded archaeological site from the source map reference.

Linked to a tradition involving a friar, possibly a Franciscan or Augustinian, Friar's Well is associated with healing rituals and was historically visited for its supposed curative properties, particularly for ailments of the eyes and skin. The well's name and usage suggest a medieval Christian devotion, though specific saintly connections have not been recorded.