Ladys Well

Ó Danachair (1955, 208) recorded the following details about this holy well; 'Lady's Well on 1840 map. A little clear spring beside the ruin of Fantstown church. Formerly much visited, but hardly ever now. A pattern was held on 15th August up to about 1820. A large ash tree grew beside the well. Legend: The Parish Priest was coming from this well one night and was shot by whiteboys. Because of this his successor abolished the pattern (This refers to the murder of Father Mulqueen, P.P., in November, 1819) (Begley 1906, 464-5)'. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 03 July 2019

Linked to a local tradition of pilgrimage and healing, Lady's Well was historically associated with a pattern day, a common feature of Irish holy wells dedicated to saints or local legends. Though the specific saint or cure is not recorded, such wells were often believed to have curative properties for ailments like skin conditions or general ill health, and were sites of devotional practices.