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On NW side of low valley with stream flowing to NE. Well, described in 1955 (Ó Danachair 1955, 210) as 'a small rectangular well with a poor spring in a little grove of whitethorn trees', has recently been completely modernised. Rectangular pool (0.9m x 1.5m) now covered by stone vault, with arched opening to E; above opening is arched recess with statue behind glass; this facade flanked by stone piers. Area in front of pool paved and enclosed by stone wall with crenelations. There are cups etc. in vicinity of pool. According to Ó Danachair (ibid.) rounds are made 'on the Saturdays of May' and the well dedicated to Our Lady and St Ita; the water was reputed to cure 'sore eyes and other ailments' (ibid.).
Compiled by: Denis Power
Date of upload: 26 August 2011
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