Holy well in Irelands Eye

In 1757 Dr. Rutty tested the water from the spring of 'St. Nessan’s on Ireland’s eye' (Rutty 1757, Table 1 EE). This spring is marked on the 1863 ed. OSi 25-inch map. Rutty, J. 1757 The Mineral Waters of Ireland. Dublin. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 24 April 2023

Linked to St. Nessan, the well is associated with early Christian tradition on Ireland’s Eye. St. Nessan, a 6th-century monk, is said to have founded a monastery on the island, and the spring may have been regarded as holy due to its connection with him.