Holy well in Caherbroder

Some 14m to the SSE of a children's burial ground (GA128-032001-). Known locally as St Patrick's Well; on inspection in May 1986 the holy well consisted of a D-shaped spring well (2.2m N-S) enclosed by natural rock outcrop. A wall has subsequently been erected around it (see https://field-monuments.galwaycommunityheritage.org/content/archaeology/field-monuments/childrens-graveyard). The annual pilgrimage was held on August 15th. A bullaun stone (GA128-031----), also associated with St Patrick, lies c. 190m to the WNW. Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 29 August 2019

Linked to St Patrick, the well is traditionally associated with healing and pilgrimage. Local folklore suggests it was visited for curing ailments, particularly those of the eyes, and was likely a site of early Christian devotion.