Holy well in Drumboe Lower

Unlocated holy well within the townland of Drumboe Lower and located close to the site of Drumboe Monastery (DG078-005----). Listed by Ó Muirgheasa in 1936 as well no. 76 and described as, ''The "Abbey Well" is still pointed out near the site of Drumboe Monastery (DG078-005----) (Ó Muirgheasa 1936, 155). Compiled by Caimin O'Brien Date of upload/revision: 05 January 2012.

Linked to Drumboe Monastery, the holy well is traditionally associated with Saint Cianán, an early Irish monk and founder of the monastery in the 6th century. Locally, the well was historically visited for its supposed healing properties, particularly for ailments of the eyes and skin.