Holy well in Bellurgan (dundalk Lwr By; Ballyboys Par.) — Report the wrong picture

What is recorded here

Tober na Grasta, which means the well of grace, is a holy well in Bellurgan, County Louth, remembered from the late 1930s as the place where James Rice used to live. It never appeared on official maps, yet a pump stood at its side in 1967, proving the water still gave itself to neighbours. The well hides in plain sight, belonging more to memory and daily use than to any survey line.

Locally known as 'Tober na Grasta' and 'sited where James Rice used to live', in the late 1930's (IFC Schools MSS 660). There was a pump noted at the well in 1967 (SMR file). Not marked on any of the OS maps. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 13 December 2011

Linked to Saint Grasta, the well is traditionally associated with cures for skin ailments and general healing. Local tradition holds that the saint was a hermit who lived in the area, and the well's name reflects his connection to the site.

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