What is recorded here

Holy Well in County Cork is an oval stone-lined pit set into a natural slope, traditionally called Brigid's Well and used principally to cure sore eyes. A second holy well lies about seven metres west, suggesting the slope itself became a small ritual landscape rather than a single forgotten ditch. People may have knelt at the water's edge, poured it over red eyes or tied markers to the stones, trusting that Brigid's name could still move through the cold local ground.

Oval-shaped well, set into natural slope and lined with stones. Resorted to principally as cure for sore eyes; also called "Brigid's Well". Second holy well lies c. 7m to W (CO110-02102-). (Ó 'Ríordáin 1932, 99). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009 Image provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/

Linked to Saint Brigid, the well is traditionally associated with healing sore eyes, a cure often connected to her in Irish folklore. The name "Kilbrogan" likely derives from "Cill Bríde," meaning "church of Brigid," reflecting the saint's widespread veneration at holy wells across Ireland.

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