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Known as Friars' well (Carrigan 1905, vol. 2, 345). No visible surface remains.
Described by Carrigan as 'In the next field to the Abbey (Clonmeen), on the north, there was a holy well called 'Friar's Well', at which pilgrimages were formerly made in honour of some Saint now forgotten. The well is now, and has been for many years, dried up, in consequence of some act of profanation' (Carrigan 1905, vol. 2, 345).
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Laois' (Dublin Stationery Office, 1995) compiled by P. David Sweetman, Olive Alcock and Bernie Moran. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload: 17 December 2007
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