What is recorded here
On S shore c. 40m from E tip of the island. It consists of two round potholes side by side (Ds c. 0.3m) with coins and rosaries stuck into a cleft above each. Said to have been made by a saint as fonts for baptising the local heathens. The saint's footprint is pointed out on the rock nearby. Frequented on Lá Mhuire and other holy days (info. T. Robinson). Not visited.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. I - West Galway'. Compiled by Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993).
Date of upload: 05 August 2010
The holy well is traditionally associated with a saint who is said to have used the two potholes as fonts for baptizing people on the island. Local folklore suggests the site has been used for Christian ritual and pilgrimage, with offerings such as coins and rosaries left as signs of devotion.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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