What is recorded here

Kilmadum’s lost holy well is named for St Andrew and lies in wet pasture below the church. Carrigan called it neglected while several nearby springs still give water, and O’Kelly placed it in Ballyfoyle rather than Kilmadum. The names changed or slipped, but the valley kept its gift: a small source, remembered twice and hiding once.

On the floor of a small river valley, at the foot of steep slopes to the N and W, in wet pasture. According to Carrigan (1905, vol. 3, 464), ‘“St. Andrew’s Well,” formerly holy, is a couple of hundred yards south of the church [of Kilmadum, KK014-020001-], but is now neglected. There are several springs in the vicinity but the precise location of the holy well could not be established. According to O'Kelly (1969, 84) St Andrew's Well is Ballyfoyle townland, which is immediately S of Kilmadum townland. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 15 June 2020

St. Andrew’s Well is associated with St. Andrew, one of the earliest Christian saints venerated in Ireland, and was historically considered a holy site. Local tradition may have linked the well to healing practices or seasonal rituals, as was common with many early Christian wells in Ireland.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.