What is recorded here

Situated on a steep W-facing slope of the N-S valley of the Ballyristeen stream, with the stream c. 100m to the W. The well was known as O'Bric's Well (Power 1896, 200) and it is located c. 400m SSE of Monksland church (WA024-036001-) in Ballynagigla. The well has been modernised with a concrete surround and roof and there is no evidence of veneration, but it is known locally to have had seven cures. Compiled by: Michael Moore. Date of upload: 20th May, 2011.

Linked to Saint Brigid, the well was traditionally associated with healing and fertility, with pilgrims visiting to seek cures for barrenness and other ailments. The name "O'Bric's Well" may derive from a local figure or reflect an early devotion to Saint Brigid, whose cult was widespread in Ireland.

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