Lady Well

Situated c. 5m from the N bank of the River Boyne at a point where it changes its course from SW-NE to NW-SE, and in the demesne woodland of Slane Castle. ‘Lady Well’ or Tobar Muire is recorded from the 1830s, and it is often said to flood. A pattern is still held there on 15th August, the only day when it is generally open to visitors. The well is circular (diam. c. 1.5m) and lined with stones. (French 2012, 48-9) Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 28 January 2021

linked to a tradition of pilgrimage and healing associated with Mary, the Virgin. The well was historically visited for its supposed curative properties, particularly for eye ailments and general wellness, and may have been a site of seasonal or Marian devotion.