St Molagas Well

Just inside S boundary wall of graveyard (14536), c. 25m SSW of church (14387). Well is open, rectangular and stone lined; access down two steps set into SW corner; appears to be no longer in holy use. Photograph by Grove White (1905-25, vol. 1, opp. 24) shows numerous cups on ledge on S side. He also relates (ibid., 10) local traditions that water from well was suitable for drinking and curative purposes and that a trout becomes visible in the well when attempts are made to boil water from it. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009 Images provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/

St Molagas Well is associated with the early Irish saint Molaga, traditionally linked to the spread of Christianity in parts of Ireland. The well may have been used for holy water or healing rituals, though it is now disused.