What is recorded here

St. Bridget’s well in Magheranaul drew pilgrims until about 1900, but concrete slabs now cover the water beneath a private garden. The householders may still drink from it, keeping the old ritual alive without crowds or ceremony. What looked like burial is likely continuation, the neighbourhood absorbing the sacred into everyday use.

This well is dedicated to St. Bridget. Situated at the end of a garden (modern bungalow) right beside the road. Now covered over with concrete slabs (presumably to keep clean as it is probably used by the householders). Described by Ó Muirgheasa in 1936 as 'In Maghernaul townland in the Isle of Doagh is St. Briege's Well, frequented by pilgrims till about 1900'. (Ó Muirgheasa 1936, 159). (Ó Muirgheasa no. 101). Compiled by Caimin O'Brien Date of upload/revision: 02 November 2011

Dedicated to St. Brigid, the well is associated with her widespread veneration in Ireland, particularly for healing and protection. Traditionally, such wells were sites of pilgrimage and ritual, often visited on St. Brigid's Day (1st February) for blessings and water collection.

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