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Annotated 'St Kenny's Well' on the 1837 ed. OSi 6-inch map. A natural spring well which is unenclosed. Situated at the bottom of hollow or gravel pit. Dedicated to St. Canice (Kenny) and traditionally thought to cure headaches and sore throats (Ó Danachair 1958, 75; Healy 1975, 16). Folklore collected from Damstown School recorded the following about this well; 'There is a holy well on Mr Wilson's farm at Hollywood, Ballyboughal, Co Dublin. It is called St. Canices well. it has a good spring and never goes dry' (The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0787, Page 287; https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbes/4436845/4384460/4440225). No longer venerated. Visible as a large damp circular area unenclosed by any structure, surrounded by trees and bushes. Used for watering cattle (Skyvova 2005, 55).
Compiled by: Geraldine Stout
Updated by: Christine Baker
Revised by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of revised upload: 11 April 2023
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