What is recorded here

Modern bricks and concrete mark the holy well in Carrowmore or Glentogher, dedicated to St. Patrick. It sits in a grazing field sloping east, where cattle still walk past the water people once drank for healing. The clean structure hides the older, rougher well beneath, suggesting human hands have tended this spot for generations.

A modernised holy well dedicated to St. Patrick. It is situated in a grazing field which slopes to the E. 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

This holy well is dedicated to St. Patrick and is associated with traditional Catholic pilgrimage practices. It is believed to have curative properties, particularly for general ailments, and may have been a site of seasonal or votive offerings in the past.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.