St. Brendans Well

Circa 15m to the SSE of a children's burial ground (GA106-112001-). This spring well is enclosed by a very poorly preserved circular drystone surround (diam. c. 2m). A small mound of stones lies immediately to its N; it is unclear whether it is associated with the well. Some 8m to its S lies a modern well, which according to local information, was sunk c. 1940. Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 2 September 2019

St. Brendan's Well is associated with St. Brendan the Navigator, a 6th-century Irish monk and saint known for his legendary voyages and founding of monastic settlements. Holy wells dedicated to him were often believed to possess healing properties, particularly for eye ailments and general well-being, and were sites of pilgrimage and seasonal rituals.