What is recorded here

When describing Barony church (KK009-013001-) in Ballyconra townland, O'Kelly (1969, 53) mentions, 'St. Brigid's Well at which a pattern was held on the saint's feast day is south of the church'. When inspected in 1987 there was no visible trace at ground level of a well. A small cattle trampled pool was located c. 30m SE of the graveyard (KK009-013002-). The precise location of this well S of the church is unknown. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 30 January 2018

St. Brigid's Well in Ballyconra is associated with St. Brigid of Kildare, a major figure in Irish Christian tradition, and was historically the site of a pattern or pilgrimage on her feast day, February 1st. The well is linked to folklore surrounding healing and fertility, common attributes of St. Brigid in Irish tradition.

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.