Why this matters
Linked to Saint Laghy, a lesser-known early Irish saint, the site is traditionally associated with cures for skin ailments and general healing. Local folklore suggests that the well was once visited on specific feast days with rituals involving the collection of water at dawn.
Overview
Indicated — Laghy is recorded as Holy well in Donegal. The 'Holy Well' marked on the OS 6-inch maps has been modernised. The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal.
Who made it and when
The saved account records: In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated.
How it was made and used
The saved account records: The 'Holy Well' marked on the OS 6-inch maps has been modernised.
What was found
The saved account records: The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal.
What remains
The official record fixes the place and calls it Holy well. It does not provide a full list of finds or a current condition report, so visible and buried remains are not guessed.
Why it mattered
Indicated — Laghy matters as a recorded holy well tied to an exact landscape. The account keeps what is known useful while leaving names, dates and claims unsupported by the source visibly open.
History checked 15 August 2026 against the named sources below.
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