Holy well in An Srath Greadaithe

A heart-shaped depression is carved on the surface of a flat shelf of rock overhung by more rock. It was discovered in the 1920's and considered as a holy well since. It is situated in marshy land marked by rock outcrop. The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated. Date of upload: 22 September 2008

The heart-shaped depression at the site in An Srath Greadaithe is traditionally associated with St. Cuan, a 7th-century Irish saint known for his healing wells. The well is believed to have curative properties, particularly for heart ailments, and may have been a site of pilgrimage and ritual in early Christian times.