What is recorded here

Modern offerings still cluster on the ledge above the water and inside the rear recess, proving the well remains active rather than dead. St Bridget gives the small drystone basin her name, while the western opening faces the approaching land instead of the distant lough. People may have visited the edge of Kylemore Lough for cleansing, marriage or quiet desperation, leaving small markers behind because the water still answered.

On S edge of a track close to E end of Kylemore Lough. It consists of a small stone-lined spring with a neatly built drystone surround (c. 1.5m by c. 1.2m) opening towards W. It is associated with St Bridget. Modern offerings are visible on a ledge above the spring itself and in a small recess at the back of the surround (info. T. Robinson). Not visited. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. I - West Galway'. Compiled by Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). Date of upload: 05 August 2010

Linked to St Brigid, the well is traditionally associated with healing and fertility, reflecting the saint's widespread veneration in early Irish Christianity. Local folklore may include customs such as leaving clooties or making offerings for health and prosperity.

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