What is recorded here

Ritual site is a ritual site, holy tree or bush in Kilbegly, County Roscommon, Ireland. It sits towards the bottom of a steep SW-facing, rush-covered slope beside a holy well marked with rags. Kilbegly Church stands about 260 metres to the northeast.

Situated towards the bottom of a steep SW-facing, rush-covered slope. There is a holy bush with rags adjacent to the holy well (RO054-026001-). Kilbegly Church (RO054-027001-) is c. 260m to the NE. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010

The holy bush and adjacent well are associated with local Christian traditions, possibly linked to an early monastic or pilgrimage site given the proximity to Kilbegly Church. Such sites often served as places of prayer, healing, and the hanging of rags as votive offerings, reflecting both Christian and pre-Christian folk practices.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.