
What is recorded here
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St Brendan’s Well is associated with St Brendan the Navigator, a 6th-century Irish monk and saint renowned for his legendary voyages and miracles. Holy wells dedicated to him are often linked to cures for eye ailments and general healing, with traditions of leaving coins or making offerings at the site.
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- What survives
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Places near here
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Doughmore BeachBeach / strand · 1.5 mi
CaherfeenickFairy fort / ringfort · 1.6 mi
Saint Mary's Catholic Churchchurch/chapel · 2.1 mi
Creegh Bridgebridge · 2.2 mi
Tromra CastleCastle, tower house · 2.4 mi
Finnor Castle (Site of)Castle, unclassified · 2.9 mi
Seafield North BeachBeach / strand · 3.0 mi
Lurga PointHeadland · 3.1 mi
Doonbeg BayBay · 3.3 miOther information
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