What is recorded here

Unlocated holy well within the townland of Mullinaveige. According to Lynch (1994, 638) there is a holy well dedicated to St Kevin in the townland of Mullinaveige that is mentioned in the 1930s Irish Folklore Commission, Schools Manuscript Collection (IFC S 917: 247; IFC S 918: 34/35). The folklore manuscripts recorded that a ‘well made by St Kevin. The well had a cure for vomiting in it. Story about the desecration of the well. The water was warm in winter and cold in summer’ (Lynch 1994, 638). Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 22 January 2013

Dedicated to St Kevin, the holy well in Mullinaveige is associated with traditional Catholic devotion and local healing practices. It was recorded in the 1930s Irish Folklore Commission as an active site of pilgrimage and ritual.

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