What is recorded here

Holy wells are water sources revered across cultures, yet County Donegal holds one of the clearest surviving images: Doon Well at Kilmacrennan around 1900, where two women prayed beside an array of crutches, bandages and rosary beads left by pilgrims. The well did not ask to be believed; it collected proof in broken bones and tied prayers. Perhaps every journey begun with suffering and returned with gratitude, which is why the water still feels less like a drink and more like a witness.

An isolated modernised 'holy well' on level ground at the base of a rocky slope. The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated. Date of upload: 22 September 2008

Linked to Saint Torrisson, this holy well is associated with healing traditions, particularly for ailments of the eyes and general wellness. Local folklore suggests that the well’s waters were once used in seasonal rituals and that offerings such as coins and ribbons are left by visitors seeking divine intercession.

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