Holy well in Dysart

Unlocated holy well known as St Aongus's Well within townland, well was located in Claxton's quarry, it is not easy to find as the floor of the quarry is covered with boulders. There is just space to dip a cup or other small vessel. There is no visible out-flow but the water is very cool and fresh (Dooley n.d., 38). Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 17 December 2007

Linked to St Aongus (Angus), a 6th-century Irish saint associated with healing and protection, the well was traditionally used for curing ailments and was visited by those seeking spiritual or physical restoration. Local tradition suggests that the well's waters were believed to have curative properties, particularly for eye and skin conditions, and that the challenging access to the site added to its sense of sacred difficulty.