Holy well in Rathbal

This is the location of a spring well, now infilled. According to local tradition, it once consisted of a small pool (diam. c. 2-3m) enclosed by a low wall, and was known as a holy well, where prayers were said. According to one source, rags were tied to an adjacent bush. Tradition also said that there were burials (MA030-092002-)in the surrounding field. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 5 June 2018

Linked to an unspecified saint or local holy figure, the well was traditionally used for prayers and possibly seasonal rituals. Local folklore suggests it may have been associated with healing or protection, though specific cures or detailed traditions have not been recorded.