Holy Well

Marked on all OS eds. It has been concreted over and a manhole cover placed on top. It was circular (diam c. 4m) and was lined with a drystone wall (local information). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cavan' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1995). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 December 2008

Linked to Saint Cianan, the well was traditionally associated with healing and was visited for cures related to skin ailments and general well-being. Local folklore suggests that the site was once a place of pilgrimage, with rituals involving the collection of water on specific feast days.