HOLY WELL in Donaghadee

The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as HOLY WELL. Recorded period: UNCERTAIN. The official map point was placed at the centre of the recorded archaeological site from the source map reference.

Linked to Saint Brigid, the well was traditionally visited for healing and protection, particularly for ailments of the eyes and childbirth. Local folklore suggests that water was collected at dawn for maximum spiritual efficacy, and coins or small offerings were often left at the site as tokens of gratitude.