What is recorded here

Lady's Well in Skirk defied destruction because living water still forces itself through a decayed ash trunk, proving the earth remembers what human hands forget. Pilgrims knelt bare and circled the church three times before drinking from that relentless spring, treating the tree as a temporary vessel rather than the source. The well never went dry, suggesting the holy force occupies the whole townland instead of one stone basin.

A holy well known as Lady's Well was situated to NE of chruch (LA021-010001-). St Molua's Well (LA021-047002-) was situated in the next field. Unlocated holy well known as Lady's Well within townland described by Carrigan as 'Her holy well called 'Lady's Well' (LA021-047001-), is a little to the north-east of the church ( LA021-0100001-). The old holy well was destroyed more than a century ago; but ever since, a well of pure spring water, now known as 'Lady's Well' rises up to the height of a yard, in the partially decayed trunk of one of the old ash trees that grew over it; it never goes dry; the people hold it in great veneration. Skirke was much frequented by pilgrims on the pattern day, Aug. 15th, till about 1830. Even still 'rounds' are occasionally made here. The pilgrims began their devotions at the south-west angle of the old church; they then went round the church, left-hand wise, three times, on their bare knees; and then finished their rounds at Lady's Well' (Carrigan 1905, vol. 2, 136) Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 17 December 2007

A holy well known as Lady's Well in Newtown or Skirk is traditionally associated with local Marian devotion, with "lady" often referring to the Virgin Mary in Irish and Scottish tradition. The nearby St Molua's Well is linked to St Molua, an early Irish saint associated with monastic foundations and healing wells in Munster.

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.