Holy well in Ballycannon

On roadside, approached by two limestone steps. Covered by stone-built brick-lined structure; opening (H 0.84m; Wth 0.65m; D 0.58m). Statue of Blessed Virgin in concrete niche above well. Well nicely maintained and adorned with flowers. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009 Images provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/

Linked to the veneration of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the holy well in Ballycannon is associated with local traditions of pilgrimage and healing. The site reflects a common Irish practice of associating Marian devotion with sacred water sources, believed to have curative properties.