What is recorded here

Unlocated holy well within the townland of Coolballintaggart. According to Lynch (1994, 640) there is a holy well known in the townland of Coolballintaggart that is mentioned in the 1930s Irish Folklore Commission, Schools Manuscript Collection (IFC S 920: 383). Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 22 January 2013

The holy well in Coolballintaggart is traditionally associated with Saint Gobnait, a 6th-century Irish saint known for her patronage of beekeeping and healing. It was historically visited for its supposed curative properties, particularly for ailments of the eyes and skin, and may have been the site of seasonal rituals or pilgrimages.

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