Holy well in Ballydorgan

Power (1932, 71) refers to holy well in the 'Well Field' on Coleman's farm, 'now almost drained away'. Exact location not known. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

Linked to an unidentified saint or local tradition, the holy well in Ballydorgan was historically associated with healing practices, as was common with many such wells in Ireland. Power's reference suggests it was a site of devotional use, though its exact dedications and specific cures are not recorded.