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St. Donagh's Well stood on the S bank of river which has been deepened and a linear park developed either side of it. No surface remains visible. Ó Danachair (1958, 77) recorded the following details about this holy well; 'A small pool, about fifteen feet [4.5m] in diameter, overhung by a large ash tree. The water is remarkably good and was formerly held in great estimation for the curing of all disorders for which purpose it was much frequented. OSNB [Ordnance Survey Name Books]. Mrs. King says that a few people come to it on St. John's Eve and drink some water and on retiring hang up their votive rag"- do. There are no devotions now'. Site of St. Donagh's Well was described in 1985 as; 'St. Donagh's well, near the river in the grounds of Donaghmede House, which was at one time a popular place of devotion. The well has been covered in'(Appleyard 1985, 152).
Compiled by: Geraldine Stout
Revised by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of revised upload: 17 April 2023
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