What is recorded here

Kinnitty still hides an unlocated holy well dedicated to St Finan, a quiet ritual site buried beneath village life. People may have knelt at its water for centuries, asking for healing or simply watching rain fill the dark hole. The well remains unnamed on modern maps, but it likely still waits under grass, road or garden, remembering every hand that touched its edge.

Unlocated holy well in the village of Kinnitty that was dedicated to St Finan (Feehan 1979, 95). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 May 2011

Dedicated to St Finan, the holy well was traditionally associated with healing and spiritual protection. St Finan was a 7th-century Irish monk and missionary, known for his work in Leinster and parts of Britain.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.