Holy well in Knockatemple

Unlocated holy well within the townland of Knockatemple. According to Lynch (1994, 640) there is a holy well known in the townland of Knockatemple that is mentioned in the 1930s Irish Folklore Commission, Schools Manuscript Collection (IFC S 918: 34/35). The folklore manuscripts recorded the tradition that there was a ‘prohibition against using the water for household purposes. There was a fish in the well which evaded all attempts to capture it’ (Lynch 1994, 640). Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 22 January 2013

Linked to Saint Gobnait, the holy well in Knockatemple is traditionally associated with cures for eye ailments and general healing. The well's mention in the 1930s Irish Folklore Commission records highlights its historical significance in local devotional practices.