What is recorded here

Ó Danachair (1960, 77) recorded the following details about a well which he located in the townland of Ballynaglisha; '" Tobar na bhFaithni" - local. "Saghas tobair leighis " An Seabhac, op. cit.'. Site visited on the 10/10/2000 and described as situated on a gently NW facing slope of mixed pasture near the cross-roads to SE of Ferriter's Cove. There is no surface trace of a holy well at this location or in the surrounding area (SMR File). Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of reised upload: 29 April 2022

Linked to Saint Fachanan (Faithni), the well is associated with healing traditions. Local folklore suggests the water was sought for its curative properties, particularly for ailments of the eyes or skin.

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